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French Onion Soup

French Onion Soup is a classic soup the makes you feel nice and warm inside. Nothing like a savory broth with sweet caramelized onions and cheese!
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Course: Soup
Cuisine: French
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 3 large yellow onions sliced
  • 1 large vidalia onion sliced
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 cloves of garlic pressed or minced
  • 3 sprigs of thyme
  • 1/3 cup of Cabernet Sauvignon
  • 32 oz beef broth
  • 2 bay leaves
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese

Instructions

  • Melt butter in a heavy bottomed pot. Add onions and cook over medium heat for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Then add worcestershire, wine, and thyme. Cook for about 5 minutes.
  • Add beef broth, bay leaves, and salt and pepper. Raise heat to bring to a boil then reduce to simmer. Cover and cook for 35 minutes.
  • While soup is cooking, brush olive oil on sliced baguette. Place them on a prepared baking sheet and put into a 350° oven for 5-7 minutes until toasted.
  • Remove bay leaves and thyme sprigs from soup. Adjust seasonings if needed.
  • Ladle soup into oven safe ramekins and top with toasted baguette and cheese. Put under the broiler until cheese is melted and bubbly.
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