French Onion Soup Recipe

Directions

1. 1

   Prepare the onions

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

2. 2

   Add garlic and wine

   Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 2 minutes. Pour in the dry white wine and simmer until it reduces by half, about 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Add broth and herbs

   Add the beef broth, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 30 minutes.

4. 4

   Prepare the baguette

   While the soup is simmering, preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Arrange the baguette slices on a baking sheet and toast in the oven until golden brown, about 10 minutes.

5. 5

   Serve the soup

   Remove the bay leaf from the soup. Ladle the soup into bowls, top each with toasted baguette slices, and sprinkle generously with grated Comté cheese.

6. 6

   Melt the cheese

   Place the bowls under the broiler for 2-3 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown. Serve hot.