Classic French Onion Soup
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Melt butter with olive oil in a large heavy pot. Add onions and cook over low heat, stirring every 10 minutes, until deeply caramelised —…
Instructions
1
Melt butter with olive oil in a large heavy pot. Add onions and cook over low heat, stirring every 10 minutes, until deeply caramelised — this takes 45–60 minutes. Do not rush.
2
Add garlic, thyme, and bay leaf. Pour in wine and cook until evaporated.
3
Add beef stock and simmer 20 minutes. Season to taste.
4
Ladle soup into oven-safe bowls. Float toasted baguette slices on top.
5
Pile generously with Gruyère. Grill under a hot broiler until bubbling and golden.
6
Serve immediately with a warning: bowls will be very hot.
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