Wood Fired French Onion Recipe

Directions

1. 1

   Prepare the Onions

   Slice the yellow onions thinly. Heat a large cast-iron skillet over a wood fire or on the stovetop over medium heat. Add the butter and olive oil, then add the sliced onions.

2. 2

   Caramelize the Onions

   Cook the onions, stirring frequently, until they are deep golden brown and caramelized, about 30-40 minutes. Add the minced garlic and thyme in the last 5 minutes of cooking.

3. 3

   Deglaze the Pan

   Pour in the white wine and scrape up any brown bits from the bottom of the skillet. Let it simmer for a few minutes until the wine reduces by half.

4. 4

   Add Broth

   Pour in the beef broth and bring the mixture to a simmer. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Let it simmer for about 15 minutes.

5. 5

   Prepare the Baguette

   While the soup is simmering, slice the baguette into thick slices. Toast the slices over the wood fire or in an oven until golden and crispy.

6. 6

   Assemble the Soup

   Ladle the hot soup into oven-safe bowls. Top each bowl with toasted baguette slices and sprinkle generously with Gruyère cheese.

7. 7

   Broil

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

8. 8

   Serve

   Carefully remove the bowls from the oven and let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your wood-fired French onion soup!