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Classic French Onion Soup

Name: Classic French Onion Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 105 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 6 large yellow onions thinly sliced; 4 tbsp unsalted butter; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp caster sugar; 1 cup dry white wine; 6 cups beef broth; 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves; 8 slices sourdough baguette; 150 unit Gruyère grated

The definitive onion soup — deeply caramelised onions in rich beef broth with a Gruyère-topped crouton.

por Cuisine Centrale

Preparación15 minCocción90 minTotal105 min4raciones

Ingredientes

6 large yellow onions — thinly sliced
4 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp caster sugar
1 cup dry white wine
6 cups beef broth
1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
8 slices sourdough baguette
150 unit Gruyère — grated

Raciones

Elaboración

1
Melt butter with oil in a large heavy pot over medium heat. Add onions and sugar.
2
Cook onions stirring every 10 minutes for 50–60 minutes until deeply golden and jammy.
3
Add wine, scraping up all caramelised bits. Boil until reduced by half.
4
Add broth and thyme. Simmer for 20 minutes. Season well.
5
Ladle into oven-safe bowls. Top with toasted baguette slices and a generous layer of Gruyère.
6
Broil/grill until cheese is bubbling and golden in spots. Serve immediately.