Three pounds of onions caramelized for two hours until deep brown and sweet. A rich beef broth, a crusty crouton, and a mountain of melted gruyère broiled until bubbling. This one takes commitment.

French Onion Soup

Stephanie Sharpe

@steph

about 1 month ago

Three pounds of onions caramelized for two hours until deep brown and sweet. A rich beef broth, a crusty crouton, and a mountain of melted gruyère broiled until bubbling. This one takes commitment.

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Recipe

Ingredients

·3 lbs yellow onions thinly sliced

·4 tbsp butter

·1/2 cup dry white wine or sherry

·6 cups beef broth

·Fresh thyme, 2 bay leaves

·Salt and pepper

·Baguette slices toasted

·2 cups shredded gruyère

Instructions

1.Cook onions in butter over medium-low heat, stirring every 10 minutes.

2.After 60-90 minutes they will be deep amber and sweet.

3.Add wine and scrape up fond. Add broth and herbs.

4.Simmer 30 minutes. Season generously.

5.Ladle into oven-safe bowls, top with baguette and cheese.

6.Broil until cheese is bubbling and spotted brown.

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