French Onion Soup
Slow-sweet caramelized onions meet a rich, savory beef broth, finished under a blanket of toasted bread and melted cheese for a warm, deeply comforting bowl. The long, patient caramelization and a splash of sherry transform humble ingredients into something soulful.
4 onion, thinly sliced
4 tbsp unsalted butter
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp granulated sugar
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper, freshly ground
1 tbsp all-purpose flour
¼ cup dry sherry
6 cup beef broth, low-sodium
1 bay leaf
2 sprig fresh thyme
8 slice baguette, 6 mm to 1/2 inch thick
8 oz gruyere cheese, coarsely grated
1 tsp worcestershire sauce
½ cup water
½ tsp salt
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
Nutritional information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.
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