Name: French Onion Soup (Standard)
Prep time: 36 min
Cook time: 54 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 3 lbs Yellow Onions-thinly sliced; 4 tbsp Butter; 2 tbsp Olive Oil; 8 cups Beef Broth; 1/2 cup Dry Sherry; 1 tsp Dried Thyme; 1 Bay Leaf Bay Leaf; 6 slices French Bread-1 inch thick; 6 oz Gruyere Cheese-shredded

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A comforting and flavorful French Onion Soup, perfect for a cozy night in. This recipe uses readily available ingredients and straightforward techniques.

Total 1h 30m

Serves 6

Steps 6

Ingredients 11

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Onions
3 lbs 1.36 kg Yellow Onions-thinly sliced
Butter & Oil
4 tbsp 60 mL Butter
2 tbsp 30 mL Olive Oil
Liquid
8 cups 1.89 L Beef Broth
cup 120 mL Dry Sherry
Seasoning
1 tsp 5 mL Dried Thyme
1 Bay Leaf 1 Bay Leaf
Salt To taste
Black Pepper To taste
Bread & Cheese
6 slices 6 French Bread-1 inch thick
6 oz 170 g Gruyere Cheese-shredded

Equipment

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Instructions

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In a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, melt Butter and Olive Oil over medium heat.
Add Onions and cook, stirring occasionally, for 45-60 minutes, or until deeply caramelized and golden brown. Reduce heat if onions begin to burn.
Add Beef Broth, Dry Sherry, Thyme, and Bay Leaf to the pot. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Remove Bay Leaf. Season with Salt and Black Pepper to taste.
Preheat broiler. Place French Bread slices on top of oven-safe bowls. Ladle soup over bread.
Top with Gruyere Cheese and broil for 2-3 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.