French Onion Soup
French onion soup is a comfort food classic, and for good reason! A little patience is all it takes to produce delicious results!
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 120
- Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 Servings 1x
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter or oil
- 4 medium onions, sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 fresh thyme sprigs (½ teaspoon if using dried)
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup red wine
- 3 heaping tablespoons flour
- 8 cups beef broth (We love this VEGAN beef broth!)
- 4 slices of baguette or crusty bread, ¾” to 1” thick
- 4 cups grated Gruyere or swiss cheese
Instructions
- Place your largest, heaviest pot over medium heat. Melt the butter (or oil if you prefer a vegan version!)
- Add the onions, garlic, bay leaves, thyme, and salt and pepper. Cook until the onions are very soft and caramelized, about 80-90 minutes, stirring frequently but not constantly
- Add the wine and cook until the wine has mostly evaporated – about 5 minutes. Pull out the bay leaves and thyme sprigs.
- Sprinkle the flour over the onions and stir to fully coat. Turn the heat to medium-low and cook for 10 minutes, stirring frequently, to cook out the raw flour taste.
- Add the broth and bump the heat up to medium, and bring to a simmer for 15 minutes. If it comes to a rapid boil, turn the heat down slightly. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- To serve, preheat the broiler. Spread the bread slices with a little butter or oil – put them on a baking sheet and toast under the broiler 3-5 minutes. Keep an eye on them, broiler temperatures can vary.
- Ladle the soup in broiler-safe bowls or crocks. (If the soup has been sitting, microwave the soup before proceeding)
- Place a piece of toasted bread on top of each bowl of soup. Top with a large handful of cheese, and place under the broiler until the cheese is bubbly and toasted.
- Serve as-is or sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley, thyme or chives.
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