French Onion Soup Recipe

Name: Justine's French Onion Soup Recipe
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 4 cups onions; 4 tbs butter; 8 cups beef broth; 1 cup dry white wine; 1 tsp thyme; 1 leaf bay leaf; 1 tsp salt; 0.5 tsp black pepper; 4 slices French bread; 2 cups Gruyère cheese

Inspired by Justine's

Time1h 15m

Serves4

A classic soup with rich broth, topped with melted cheese.

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Ingredients

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Soup Ingredients

4 cups Onions

4 tbs Butter

8 cups beef broth

1 cup dry white wine

1 tsp thyme

1 leaf bay leaf

1 tsp Celtic sea salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

4 slices French bread

2 cups Gruyère cheese

Method

Cooking Directions

Caramelize the Onions

In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook, stirring frequently, until the onions are caramelized and golden brown, about 25-30 minutes.

Add Liquids and Seasoning

Pour in the white wine and scrape the bottom of the pot to deglaze. Add the beef broth, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for about 30 minutes.

Prepare Bread and Cheese

While the soup simmers, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the slices of French bread on a baking sheet and toast them in the oven until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside.

Assemble and Serve

Ladle the soup into oven-safe bowls. Place a slice of toasted French bread on top of each bowl and generously sprinkle with Gruyère cheese. Place the bowls on a baking sheet and broil in the oven for 3-5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve hot.