French Onion Soup

French Onion Soup

Ingredients:
4 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
3 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
1 tsp sugar
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup white wine or sherry (optional but adds flavor)
4 cups beef broth (or veg broth if needed)
1 tsp fresh thyme (or 1/2 tsp dried)
Salt and black pepper to taste
For topping:
1 small baguette, sliced
1.5 to 2 cups shredded Gruyère cheese (or mozzarella)

1. Caramelize Onions:Cook onions with butter, oil, salt, and sugar over medium heat for 35–45 mins, stirring often, until golden.
2. Add Garlic & Wine:Stir in garlic, cook 1 min. Add wine, scrape bottom, simmer 3–4 mins.
3. Add Broth & Thyme:Pour in broth and thyme. Simmer 20–25 mins. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Toast Bread: Bake baguette slices at 200°C (400°F) for 5–7 mins until crisp.
5. Assemble & Broil:Ladle soup into oven-safe bowls, top with toasted bread and cheese. Broil 2–4 mins until cheese is melted and bubbly.
6. Serve:Let cool slightly, then enjoy hot!

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