French Onion Soup Recipe

Name: El Gaucho Portlands French Onion Soup Recipe
Cook time: 1 h 20 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 4 cups Yellow onions; 4 tbs Butter; 1 tbs Olive oil; 2 tsp Garlic cloves, minced; 8 cups Beef broth; 1 cup Dry white wine; 1 tsp Thyme, dried; 2 leaves Bay leaves; to taste Salt; to taste Black pepper; 1 loaf Baguette, sliced; 2 cups Gruyère cheese, grated

Inspired by El Gaucho Portland

Time1h 20m

Serves6

hearty, rustic style

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Ingredients

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Soup Ingredients

4 cups Yellow onions

4 tbs Butter

1 tbs olive oil

2 tsp Garlic cloves, minced

8 cups Beef broth

1 cup Dry white wine

1 tsp Thyme, dried

2 leaves Bay leaves

to taste Celtic sea salt

to taste black pepper

1 loaf Baguette, sliced

2 cups Gruyère cheese, grated

Method

Cooking Instructions

Prepare the Onions

In a large pot, melt the butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are caramelized and golden brown, about 30-40 minutes.

Add Garlic and Deglaze

Add the minced garlic and cook for another 2 minutes. Pour in the white wine and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes.

Add Broth and Seasonings

Stir in the beef broth, thyme, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.

Prepare the Bread

While the soup is simmering, preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the sliced baguette on a baking sheet and toast in the oven until golden brown, about 10 minutes.

Assemble the Soup

Remove the bay leaves from the soup. Ladle the soup into oven-safe bowls, top each with a slice of toasted baguette, and sprinkle generously with grated Gruyère cheese.

Broil and Serve

Place the bowls under the broiler for 2-3 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden. Serve hot and enjoy your hearty French onion soup!