French Onion Soup

local_grocery_store Ingredients

• 4 yellow onions, sliced (approx. 1 kg)
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 4 cups beef broth
• 1/2 cup red wine
• 1 baguette, sliced (for serving)
• 1 cup Gruyere cheese, shredded (for serving)

restaurant_menu Method

1. 1.Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until caramelized, about 30-40 minutes.
2. 2.Add the beef broth and red wine to the pot and bring to a simmer. Cook for an additional 20-30 minutes.
3. 3.Preheat the broiler. Ladle the soup into oven-safe bowls and top each with a slice of baguette and a generous amount of shredded Gruyere cheese. Broil until the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 2-3 minutes.

lightbulb_outline Tips

• chevron_rightFor a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth instead of beef broth.
• chevron_rightIf you don't have oven-safe bowls, you can transfer the soup to a baking dish and top with the bread and cheese before broiling.