French Onion Soup

Ingredients

• 4 tbsp butter
• 4 large onions, thinly sliced
• 1 tsp sugar
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 6 cups beef broth
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 4 slices baguette, toasted
• 1 1/2 cups shredded Gruyere cheese

Instructions

1. 1Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat, add the onions and sugar, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 35 to 40 minutes, until deeply golden and caramelized.
2. 2Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. 3Pour in the white wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot, and let it simmer for 2 minutes.
4. 4Add the beef broth, bay leaf, and thyme, and bring to a simmer, then cook for 20 minutes to let the flavors meld.
5. 5Remove the bay leaf and season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. 6Ladle the soup into oven-safe bowls, top each with a toasted baguette slice and a generous handful of Gruyere cheese.
7. 7Place the bowls under a broiler for 2 to 3 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbling, then serve immediately.

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