Classic French Onion Soup Recipe
Classic French Onion Soup balances an onion's natural sweetness with a savory beef broth creating this rich and comforting dish.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 tbsps unsalted butter
- 2 lbs onions halved and thinly sliced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 4 cups beef broth preferably low sodium
- black pepper to taste
- 1 small sourdough baguette sliced
- ¼ lb Gruyere cheese grated
- ¼ lb mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Heat a dutch oven or a heavy pan over medium-high heat.
- Add the olive oil and butter. When the butter has melted, add the onions, stirring to coat with the fat.
- Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and cook for about 10 minutes to soften them and to help bring out some of the moisture, stirring several times.
- Add the sugar and salt and continue cooking, stirring often so the onions brown evenly.
- Cook until the onions are a rich brown color, about 30-40 minutes more.
- Add the garlic, bay leaf and fresh thyme and cook for 1-2 minutes. Discard the bay leaf and thyme sprigs.
- Now add the flour, stir and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add the beef broth, bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until reduced slightly.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper.
- Preheat your oven. Arrange the baguette slices on a baking sheet. Remember not to overcrowd.
- Top the slices with cheese and broil until it melts and begins to brown-around 1-2 minutes.
- To serve, ladle into bowls and top with a crispy cheesy toasted baguette slice
- Serve hot and enjoy!!