This rich, deeply flavorful soup is the ultimate comfort food, topped with a crust of toasted bread and bubbly, golden cheese.
Yields: 4 servings
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Ingredients
For the
Soup:
4 large yellow or brown onions (about 3 lbs or 1.4 kg), thinly sliced
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup dry white wine (like Sauvignon Blanc) or dry vermouth (optional, but recommended)
8 cups beef broth (use a good quality broth; a combination of beef and chicken broth also works well)
2 bay leaves
4-5 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
For the Topping:
4 slices of thick, crusty bread (like a baguette or sourdough), toasted
2 cups shredded Gruyère cheese (or a mix of Gruyère and Swiss or Emmental)
Instructions:
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