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French Onion Soup

Author Jacqueline

Ingredients

  • 4-5 large yellow onions halved and sliced crossways into 1/4" slices
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 3 T butter
  • 1 1/2 T flour
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine
  • 6 cups beef stock
  • 1 large woody sprig of thyme
  • French bread slices
  • Provolone or Gruyere cheese

Instructions

  • In a large pot set over medium heat, heat 1 T oil until shimmering. Add the onions and saute until golden brown.
  • Whisk in the butter, then the flour. Cook for 1-2 minutes, then deglaze the pan with the wine, using a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
  • Slowly stir in the stock; bring to a simmer. Add the whole sprig of thyme. Simmer for 15 minutes, until broth has thickened slightly.
  • Spoon the soup into bowls and top with a slice of bread (approximately 1/2-3/4" thick and a thick layer of cheese.
  • Place under a preheated broiler on HIGH for 3 minutes, until cheese is browned. Serve immediately