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Here’s a detailed recipe for French Onion Soup, a comforting and flavorful dish that combines sweet, caramelized onions with a rich, savory broth and a golden layer of melted cheese over crispy bread. This recipe captures the classic French bistro experience.
Introduction
French Onion Soup is a timeless French dish that features deeply caramelized onions, simmered in a rich beef broth, and topped with a crusty baguette slice and melted Gruyère cheese. It’s a hearty, flavorful soup perfect for chilly days or when you’re craving something warm and comforting.
Ingredients
4 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon sugar
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 cup dry white wine (optional)
6 cups beef broth (preferably homemade or low-sodium)
1 bay leaf
2-3 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme)
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1 baguette, sliced into 1-inch thick rounds
1 1/2 cups grated Gruyère cheese (or Swiss cheese)
Optional: 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
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