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 a pinch of salt, and cook, stirring frequently, until the onions are caramelized and golden brown (about 30-40 minutes).

2. 2

   Add Broth and Simmer

   Once the onions are caramelized, add the dry white wine, beef broth, thyme, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for about 30 minutes.

3. 3

   Prepare the Bread

   While the soup is simmering, slice the French baguette into 1-inch thick slices. Toast the slices in the oven until they are golden brown.

4. 4

   Serve the Soup

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

5. 5

   Broil the Cheese

   Place the bowls under the broiler until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown (about 2-3 minutes). Serve hot.