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French Onion Soup

This is all about patience - the onions need a full 50 minutes to get properly caramelized, but that's what makes the difference between good and great french onion soup.
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Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes

Ingredients

~6 servings

  • 2 1/2 lbs onions
  • 2 Tbsp butter
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 3/4 Tbsp sugar
  • 3/4 cup dry white wine
  • 6 cups beef broth
  • 3/4 tsp ground black pepper
  • 2 dried bay leaves
  • 1 1/2 tsp fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 loaf sourdough bread or french baguette
  • 6 slices swiss cheese or grated Swiss cheese

Instructions

  • Slice onions thinly and evenly.
  • Melt butter and olive oil in large pot over medium heat.
  • Add onions and cook 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Increase heat to medium-high, add salt, and cook 15 minutes until golden.
  • Add sugar and cook another 15 minutes, stirring regularly until deep golden brown.
  • Pour in white wine, scrape pot bottom, and cook 2-3 minutes.
  • Add beef broth, pepper, bay leaves, and thyme.
  • Simmer 30 minutes until broth is rich and flavorful.
  • Toast bread slices under broiler 1-2 minutes per side.
  • Top bread with Swiss cheese and broil until melted and bubbly.
  • Remove bay leaves from soup.
  • Ladle soup into bowls and top with cheesy toast.

Notes

Watch cheese closely under broiler to prevent burning.
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