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French Onion Soup

Category: Lunch

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French onion soup with cheese bread in soup.
French onion soup with cheese bread in soup.

Overview

  1. Yields: 4 servings
  2. Prep time: 30 minutes
  3. Cook time: 1 hour

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 large onions, thinly sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup dry sherry
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 loaf of French bread
  • 2 cups shredded Gruyère cheese

Instructions

  1. Caramelize onions: Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are softened and caramelized, about 30 minutes.
  2. Add garlic: Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
  3. Make roux: Sprinkle the flour over the onions and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes.
  4. Add broth and sherry: Stir in the beef broth, sherry, bay leaf, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the soup has thickened.
  5. Prepare croutons: Cut the French bread into 4 thick slices. Broil or grill the slices until golden brown.
  6. Assemble soup: Pour the soup into bowls. Top each bowl with a crouton and a generous amount of shredded Gruyère cheese.
  7. Broil cheese: Broil the soup under a broiler until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  8. Serve: Serve immediately and enjoy!

Tips

  • For a sweeter soup, add a tablespoon of sugar to the caramelized onions.
  • You can substitute beef broth with vegetable broth for a vegetarian version.
  • For a richer flavor, add a splash of red wine to the soup.
  • Serve the soup with a side of crusty bread.

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