French Onion Recipe
Make French Onion Recipe in just 1h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Toppings
Method
Preparation of Soup
- 1
Slice the Onions
Thinly slice the onions and set them aside.
- 2
- 3
- 4
Add Wine and Deglaze
Pour in the white wine and scrape any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes.
- 5
Add Broth and Seasonings
Add the beef broth, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for 30 minutes.
- 6
Remove Bay Leaf
After simmering, remove the bay leaf from the soup.
Preparation of Toppings
- 7
Prepare the Baguette
Slice the baguette into 1-inch thick slices and toast them lightly.
- 8
Add Cheese
Sprinkle Gruyère cheese generously on top of each toasted baguette slice. Optionally, add Parmesan cheese.
