French Onion Soup
Servings Prep Time
5bowls 15min
Cook Time
70min
Servings Prep Time
5bowls 15min
Cook Time
70min
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. In a large pot over medium-high heat, melt the butter. Add the onions and saute, sturring often, until softened. About 10 minutes.
  2. Reduce heat to medium , stir in the salt and sugar and cook for another 35 minutes, stirring occasionally – every 5 minutes – until onions are caramelized and almost syrupy.
  3. Add in the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  4. Pour in the red wine to deglaze the pot, scraping up and brown bits on the bottom and sides.
  5. Add in the beef brothe, chicken broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme and bay leaf.
  6. Gently simmer over medium/medioum-low heat for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  7. Remove and discard the herbs.
  8. Mix in vinegar and taste. Season with additional salt and pepper, if necessary.
  9. Reduce heat to low, cover to keep hot while you prepare the bread.
  10. Preheat oven broiler, with rack 6 minches from the heat source. Arrance bread slices on a baking sheet and brush both sides with the olive oil. Broil 2-3 minutes, flipping once, until well toasted on both sides. (Note: Keep an eye on the bread the entire time to ensure it doesn’t burn. Every oven is different) Remove from heat; leave broiler on.
  11. Arrange oven safe bowls or crocks on a rimmed baking sheet. Fill each bowl 2/3 full with hot soup. Top each bowl with 1 slice toasted bread, and sprinlke with the Swiss, Mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses.