Onion Soup

• For 4 people
• Preparation time : 60 minutes
• Difficulty (0 to 5) : 2

Ingredients

• Onion Soup
  • Yellow onions : 4 large
  • Butter : 3 tablespoons
  • Garlic : 2 cloves
  • Thyme : 2 sprigs
  • Bay leaves : 2 leaves
  • Beef or vegetable broth : 4 cups
  • White wine : 1/4 cup
  • Baguette : 4 slices
  • Gruyere cheese (grated) : 1 cup
  • Salt : to taste
  • Black pepper : to taste

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Steps

• Caramelizing the Onions
• Sliced the onions thinly.
• In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
• Add the sliced onions and cook for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are caramelized and golden brown.
• Add the minced garlic, thyme sprigs, and bay leaves to the pot and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
• Making the Soup
• Pour in the beef or vegetable broth and white wine into the pot with the caramelized onions.
• Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
• Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
• Preparing the Bread and Cheese Topping
• Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
• Place the baguette slices on a baking sheet and toast them in the oven for about 5 minutes, until they are lightly golden.
• Remove the toasted baguette slices from the oven and set aside.
• Ladle the soup into oven-safe bowls and place a toasted baguette slice on top of each bowl.
• Sprinkle grated Gruyere cheese generously over the bread slices.
• Broiling the Soup
• Preheat the broiler.
• Place the bowls of soup with the cheese-topped bread slices under the broiler for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
• Remove the bowls from the broiler and let them cool slightly before serving.

Tips

• For a richer flavor, you can use a combination of yellow and red onions.
• If you prefer a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth instead of beef broth.

Information

• Onion soup is a classic French dish that is perfect for a cozy meal on a cold day.
• The caramelized onions give the soup a sweet and savory flavor, while the melted cheese on top adds a delicious gooeyness.