Better French Onion Soup

You can make your French Onion Soup better by adding caramelized onions, a tasty broth, and melty Gruyere cheese. This recipe makes an old favorite taste even better

Ingredients:

• 4 large onions, thinly sliced
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 8 cups beef broth
• 1 cup dry white wine
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Baguette slices
• 2 cups Gruyere cheese, grated

Instructions:

In a large pot, melt butter and olive oil over medium heat

Add sliced onions and sugar, cook until caramelized about 20 minutes

Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional 2 minutes

Pour in beef broth, white wine, bay leaves, thyme, salt, and pepper

Bring to a simmer and let it cook for 30 minutes

While the soup simmers, preheat the oven broiler

Place baguette slices on a baking sheet and toast under the broiler until golden brown

Remove bay leaves from the soup and ladle it into oven-safe bowls

Top each bowl with toasted baguette slices and sprinkle Gruyere cheese on top

Place the bowls on a baking sheet and broil until the cheese is melted and bubbly

Serve hot, and enjoy the rich flavors of Better French Onion Soup