French Onion Recipe
The French make a lot of things complicated. This, however, is not one of those things. Onion soup. Crouton. Cheese.
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Ingredients
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Ingredients
Method
Instructions
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Add Garlic and Deglaze
Add the minced garlic to the pot and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes. Pour in the dry white wine to deglaze the pot, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
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Add Broth and Season
Stir in the beef broth, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for 20-30 minutes. Adjust seasoning to taste.
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Prepare the Croutons
While the soup simmers, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet and toast in the oven until golden brown, about 10 minutes.
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Broil and Enjoy
Place the bowls under the broiler for 2-3 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown. Serve hot.



