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French Onion Soup I

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A comforting, rich and delicious French onion soup made with thinly sliced sautéed onions, beef broth, and red wine, topped with French bread and melted Swiss cheese.

Ingredients

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  • 6 large onions, thinly sliced
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 8 cups beef broth
  • 1/2 cup dry red wine
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 baguette, sliced
  • 2 cups shredded Swiss cheese

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, melt butter with olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add onions and sugar; cook, stirring frequently, until onions are caramelized and golden brown, about 25-30 minutes.
  3. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
  4. Sprinkle flour over onions and stir to coat; cook for 2-3 minutes to remove raw flour taste.
  5. Gradually add beef broth while stirring to avoid lumps.
  6. Add red wine, bay leaf, and thyme; bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
  7. Season with salt and pepper to taste; remove bay leaf.
  8. Preheat broiler. Ladle soup into oven-safe bowls, top each with a slice of baguette and a generous amount of shredded Swiss cheese.
  9. Place bowls under broiler until cheese is melted and bubbly, about 3-5 minutes.
  10. Serve hot.

Notes

Caramelizing the onions slowly is key to developing the soup’s rich flavor. Use a sturdy bread like a baguette for topping to hold up well under the cheese and broth. Broil just until the cheese bubbles to avoid burning.

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