If You’re Looking for A Soup That Delivers, Try Our French Onion Soup

It doesn't make sense to make a soup this good and to top it with anything other than crusty French bread. You can have this for lunch or dinner. The second day is when it tastes better – all of the flavors marinate together.

Ingredients Needed:

6 large red or yellow onions
4 Tbsp Olive oil
2 Tbsp butter
1 teaspoon of sugar
Salt
2 cloves garlic, minced
8 cups of beef stock
1/2 cup of dry vermouth or dry white wine
2 bay leaves
2 teaspoons of dry thyme
2 Tbsp brandy
8 inch-thick slices of French bread or baguette
1 1/2 cups of grated Swiss Gruyere and a sprinkling of Parmesan

Instructions To Follow:

1 In a 5 to 6 quart thick-bottomed pot, heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil on medium heat. Add the onions and toss to coat with the olive oil. Cook the onions, stirring often, until they have softened, about 15 to 20 minutes. Increase the heat to medium high. Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and the butter and cook, stirring often, until the onions start to brown, about 15 more minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for a minute more.

2 Add the vermouth to the pot and scrape up the browned bits on the bottom and sides of the pot, deglazing the pot as you go.

3 Add the stock, bay leaves, and thyme. Bring to a simmer, cover the pot and lower the heat to maintain a low simmer. Cook for about 30 minutes. Season to taste with more salt and add freshly ground black pepper. Discard the bay leaves. Add brandy if using.

4 While the soup is simmering, line a sheet pan with parchment paper or foil and preheat the oven to 450°F with a rack in the upper third of the oven. Brush both sides of the French bread or baguette slices lightly with olive oil. Put in the oven and toast until lightly browned, about 5 to 7 minutes.

Turn the toasts over and sprinkle with the grated Gruyere cheese and Parmesan. Return to oven when it's close to serving time and bake until the cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.

Finished!

This yummy soup is so rich and satisfying you really can serve it as a main course. If you're looking for something Hearty & Warm this season then we highly suggest this.

Article Source: Simply Recipes