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Classic French Onion Soup

Name: Classic French Onion Soup
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: {'ingredient': 'Gruyère cheese', 'amount': '1 cup, grated'}; {'ingredient': 'Baguette', 'amount': '6 slices'}; {'ingredient': 'Salt and pepper', 'amount': 'To taste'}; {'ingredient': 'Bay leaf', 'amount': '1 leaf'}; {'ingredient': 'Thyme', 'amount': '1 teaspoon, dried'}; {'ingredient': 'Dry white wine', 'amount': '1/2 cup'}; {'ingredient': 'Beef broth', 'amount': '6 cups'}; {'ingredient': 'Garlic', 'amount': '2 cloves, minced'}; {'ingredient': 'Onions', 'amount': '3 large, thinly sliced'}; {'ingredient': 'Olive oil', 'amount': '2 tablespoons'}

Savor the richness of this traditional French Onion Soup, a comforting classic that combines the sweetness of caramelized onions with the savory depth of a robust beef broth. Topped with crusty baguette slices and a generous blanket of melted Gruyère cheese, this soup boasts an irresistible balance of flavors and textures. Enjoy it as a warming starter or a hearty main course.

Servings: 6

Ingredients

Gruyère cheese: 1 cup, grated
Baguette: 6 slices
Salt and pepper: to taste
Bay leaf: 1 leaf
Thyme: 1 teaspoon, dried
Dry white wine: 1/2 cup
Beef broth: 6 cups
Garlic: 2 cloves, minced
Onions: 3 large, thinly sliced
Olive oil: 2 tablespoons

Instructions

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic, cooking until the onions are soft and golden. This process, which may take about 10 minutes, is crucial for developing the soup's signature depth of flavor.
Stir in the beef broth, white wine, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 30 minutes. This allows the flavors to meld together beautifully.
While your soup is simmering, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Arrange the baguette slices on a baking sheet and sprinkle them generously with the grated Gruyère cheese.
Bake the baguette slices for about 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. These will serve as the delicious, cheesy croutons for your soup.
Ladle your soup into oven-safe bowls, then top each bowl with a cheesy baguette slice. Return the bowls to the oven and bake for another 10 minutes, or until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
Allow the soup to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy the comforting warmth and complex flavors of this classic French dish.

Dietary Information

Servings: 6 • Dish Type: Soup • Prep Time: 15 minutes • Cook Time: 1 hour • Calories: 300 • Fat: 12g • Carbs: 28g • Protein: 14g • Sodium: 800mg • Sugar: 5g