French Onion Soup

Caramelized onions, wine and beef stock are three simple ingredients but put them together and you have one amazing soup! Have this classic French Onion Soup on the table in 30minutes!

Course Soup

Cuisine French

Keyword onions,swiss cheese,toast

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings people

Calories 148kcal

Author Nicole Crocker

Ingredients

4 Large Yellow onions ,cut in half and cut into slices
2 Cloves Garlic ,chopped
3 Tablespoons Butter
2 Tablespoons Flour
1/2 Cup Sherry or red wine
6 Cups Beef stock
Salt and pepper to taste
1 Large woody sprig of thyme
French baguette cut into 1 inch slices
Provolone, Gruyere, or swiss cheese ,for topping soup

Instructions

In a large pot set over medium heat, heat 1 Tablespoon oil until shimmering. Add the onions and saute until golden brown. Make sure you keep tossing onions so they don't burn otherwise it will add a bitter flavor to your soup.
Whisk in the butter, then the flour and garlic. Cook for 1-2 minutes, then deglaze the pan with the sherry, using a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
Slowly stir in the stock; bring to a simmer. Add the whole sprig of thyme. Simmer for 15 minutes, until broth has thickened slightly. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.
Spoon the soup into bowls and top with a slice of bread (approximately 1 inch thick and a thick layer of cheese. I used about 3 deli slices.)
Place under a preheated broiler on HIGH for 3 minutes, until cheese is browned. Serve immediately

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