Creamy French Onion Soup Recipe

Directions

1. 1

   Prepare the Onions

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

2. 2

   Add Garlic and Deglaze

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

3. 3

   Add Broth and Simmer

   Pour in the beef broth, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and let cook for 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

4. 4

   Finish the Soup

   Stir in the heavy cream and remove the bay leaf. Adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if necessary.

5. 5

   Prepare the Bread

   While the soup is simmering, slice the French baguette and toast the slices until golden brown. Top each slice with Gruyère cheese and broil until melted.

6. 6

   Serve

   Ladle the soup into bowls and top with the toasted baguette slices covered in melted Gruyère cheese.