French Onion Soup Recipe
Red Wine Beef Broth, Gruyere, Sourdough
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Ingredients
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Broth
Toppings
Method
Preparing the broth
- 1
- 2
Add garlic and spices
Stir in minced garlic, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 2 minutes until fragrant.
- 3
- 4
Add beef broth
Pour in the beef broth and add the bay leaf. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for 30 minutes.
Preparing the toppings
- 5
Toast the sourdough bread
While the broth is simmering, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Brush the sourdough slices with olive oil and place them on a baking sheet. Toast in the oven for 10-15 minutes until golden and crisp.
- 6
Add cheese
Remove the broth from heat and discard the bay leaf. Ladle the soup into oven-safe bowls, top each with a slice of toasted sourdough, and sprinkle with Gruyere cheese.
- 7
Broil the soup
Place the bowls under the broiler for 2-4 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Watch closely to avoid burning.