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French Onion Soup

Ingredients

  • 5 cups of sliced onions (a mix of red and yellow works great, do not use sweet onions)
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1-2 cloves of garlic
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 1/2 cup white wine
  • 3 tablespoons of flour
  • 8 cups of homemade beef broth (store bough is fine, adjust salt accordingly)
  • 2 beef bouillon cubes
  • 1 - 1/2 cups shredded Gruyere cheese (Swiss is a good substitute)
  • Homemade croutons (slice and chunk French baguette, toss in olive oil and salt, place on baking sheet and bake at 425 for 8-10 minutes until golden brown)

Steps

  • 1. Sauté first 5 ingredients on low to medium heat for 20-30 minutes until golden and caramelized.
  • 2. Add crushed garlic and dried thyme.
  • 3. Stir and deglaze pan with white wine. Reduce half the liquid.
  • 4. Add flour and stir, pour in broth and add bouillon cubes.
  • 5. Cook soup for 15 minutes.
  • 6. Ladle soup into French onion soup bowls, top with croutons (5-6 pieces) and sprinkle with cheese.
  • 7. Broil in oven for 5-7 minutes until bubbly and golden.
  • ENJOY!