Jul 14 2026
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French Onion Crock Recipe

Inspired by Joey's Bar & Grill
Time1h
Serves6

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prep the Onions

    Peel and thinly slice the yellow onions. You should have about 4 cups of sliced onions.

  2. 2

    Melt the Butter

    In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, melt 4 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.

  3. 3

    Cook the Onions

    Add the sliced onions to the pot and cook, stirring frequently, until they are caramelized and golden brown, about 20-25 minutes.

Cooking

  1. 4

    Deglaze the Pot

    Once the onions are caramelized, pour in 1 cup of dry white wine to deglaze the pot. Scrape up any browned bits from the bottom.

  2. 5

    Add Broth and Seasonings

    Add 4 cups of beef broth, 1 tablespoon of fresh thyme, 1 bay leaf, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of black pepper to the pot. Stir to combine.

  3. 6

    Simmer the Soup

    Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for about 30 minutes.

Final Assembly

  1. 7

    Prepare the Baguette

    While the soup simmers, slice the baguette into 1-inch thick slices and toast them lightly until golden.

  2. 8

    Serve the Soup

    Ladle the soup into oven-safe bowls and top each bowl with 1-2 slices of toasted baguette.

  3. 9

    Add Cheese

    Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded Gruyère cheese and 1/3 cup of grated Parmesan cheese on top of each bowl.

  4. 10

    Broil the Bowls

    Place the bowls under the broiler for 3-5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

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