Classic French Onion Soup
French Onion Soup is a deeply flavorful blend of onions caramelized in butter and slow simmered in a rich medley of beef broth and white wine, then finished with a splash of Cognac and topped with toasted croutons and bubbly Gruyere cheese. This recipe has a bit of a twist for you.
Prep Time: 15 mins I Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins. I Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins I Servings: 6 I Calories: 317 kcal
Ingredients:
3 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 pounds onions thinly sliced (I used yellow onion)
6 ounces crusty bread 1/2-inch thick slices, crusts removed and cut into 1 1/2-inch squares
1 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/4 teaspoon sugar (helps the onions to caramelize)
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
8 cups beef broth
1 cup dry white wine
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
2 tablespoons Cognac
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
3 ounces finely grated Gruyère cheese
Instructions:
Melt butter in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add onion and stir to coat. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, make the toasted bread cubes (croutons): Preheat oven to 400°F.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spread bread cubes in a single layer. Bake until crisp and golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside.
Uncover onions and stir in salt and sugar. Raise heat to medium-low; cook 30 to 40 minutes, stirring often until onions have caramelized to a deep golden brown. Add flour; cook and stir 3 minutes to remove the flour taste.
Add thyme, wine, and broth to onion mixture and stir. Increase heat to medium and bring to simmer. Let simmer, stirring occasionally, 30 to 40 minutes to your desired taste and consistency. Remove from heat and stir in Cognac. Add salt and pepper to taste
Preheat broiler.
Ladle soup into 6 broiler-safe individual serving bowls. Top each bowl with 1/6 each of the toasted bread cubes and shredded cheese. Arrange bowls on a baking sheet and place under the broiler. Broil until cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve.
Now, let this warm your heart & soul!
The Dream Style
Recipe:
Julia Child’s famous book, Mastering the Art of French Cooking
