Classic French Onion Soup

Ingredients

• 2 ½ lb yellow onions(paid link)
• 4 tbsp butter(paid link)
• 2 tbsp olive oil(paid link)
• 4 clove garlic(paid link)
• 8 cup beef broth(paid link)
• ½ cup dry sherry(paid link)
• 2 sprig thyme(paid link)
• 1 bay leaf(paid link)
• 1 ½ tsp salt(paid link)
• ½ tsp black pepper(paid link)
• 1 slice baguette(paid link)
• 6 oz Gruyère cheese(paid link)

Instructions

1. 1

   Slice the yellow onions thinly.

2. 2

   In a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter with olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until deeply caramelized and tender, about 45-60 minutes. Add minced garlic during the last 5 minutes of caramelization.

3. 3

   Pour in the dry sherry and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Let it simmer for 2 minutes.

4. 4

   Add the beef broth, thyme sprigs, and bay leaf. Season with salt and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for at least 20 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.

5. 5

   While the soup simmers, toast the baguette slices until lightly golden.

6. 6

   Remove thyme sprigs and bay leaf from the soup. Ladle the soup into oven-safe bowls. Top each bowl with a toasted baguette slice and generously sprinkle with shredded Gruyère cheese.

7. 7

   Broil for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and lightly browned.

   3 min

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