French Onion Soup Recipe
Make French Onion Soup 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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Soup Base
Toppings
Method
Preparing the Soup Base
- 1
- 2
Add Garlic
Minced the garlic cloves and add them to the pot. Stir and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- 3
Deglaze with Wine
Pour in the dry white wine, scraping the bottom of the pot to deglaze. Allow the wine to reduce for about 5 minutes.
- 4
Simmer the Broth
Add the beef broth, thyme leaves, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for 30-40 minutes.
Preparing the Toppings
- 5
Prepare the Baguette
While the soup is simmering, slice the baguette into 1-inch thick slices. Toast the slices in a broiler or toaster oven until golden brown.
- 6
Prepare the Cheese
Grate the Gruyère and Parmesan cheeses and set them aside for topping the soup.
Final Assembly
- 7
Serve the Soup
Once the soup has simmered, remove the bay leaf. Ladle the soup into oven-safe bowls, filling them about three-quarters full.
- 8
Add Toppings
Place a slice of toasted baguette on top of each bowl of soup, then sprinkle a generous amount of Gruyère and Parmesan cheese over the bread.
- 9
Broil
Place the bowls under the broiler for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- 10
Serve Hot
Carefully remove the bowls from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving hot.
