Your classic French Onion Soup recipe sounds absolutely delicious! Here’s a breakdown of the steps and ingredients for anyone looking to make it:
### Ingredients:
– 6 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
– 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 8 cups beef broth
– 1/2 cup dry white wine
– 2 bay leaves
– 1 teaspoon dried thyme
– Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
– 1 baguette, sliced and toasted
– 1 1/2 cups grated Gruyère cheese
### Directions:
1. **Caramelize Onions**: In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the thinly sliced onions and cook, stirring frequently, until they are deeply caramelized and golden brown. This process usually takes about 40 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
2. **Deglaze the Pot**: Pour in the dry white wine to deglaze the pot, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. This adds flavor to the soup.
3. **Add Broth and Seasonings**: Pour in the beef broth and add the bay leaves and dried thyme. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
4. **Simmer**: Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
5. **Prepare Bread and Cheese**: While the soup is simmering, preheat your oven’s broiler. Slice the baguette into rounds and toast them lightly. Grate the Gruyère cheese.
6. **Assemble and Broil**: Remove the bay leaves from the soup. Ladle the hot soup into oven-safe bowls. Place a slice of toasted baguette on top of each bowl of soup, then sprinkle a generous amount of grated Gruyère cheese over the bread and soup.
7. **Broil**: Place the bowls of soup under the broiler and broil until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden brown on top. Keep an eye on them to prevent burning, as broiling times can vary.
8. **Serve**: Carefully remove the bowls from the oven (they will be hot!) and serve immediately. French Onion Soup is best enjoyed hot, straight from the oven.
### Nutrition Information:
– **Prep Time:** 10 minutes
– **Cooking Time:** 1 hour 20 minutes
– **Total Time:** 1 hour 30 minutes
– **Calories:** Approximately 300 per serving
– **Servings:** 6
This comforting French Onion Soup is perfect for cozy evenings, especially with its rich flavors and the delightful melted Gruyère cheese topping. Enjoy!