French Onion Soup Recipe

Instructions

1. 1

   Sauté the Onions

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

2. 2

   Add Garlic and Deglaze

   Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Pour in the white wine to deglaze the pot, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.

3. 3

   Simmer the Soup

   Add the beef broth, thyme, bay leaves, 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 simmers, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the sliced baguette on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for about 10 minutes until lightly golden.

5. 5

   Serve the Soup

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

6. 6

   Broil the Cheese

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