The Cooking Mawma

1: Preheat oven to 350°F.

2: Brush both sides of French bread with olive oil.

3: Bake bread for 10 minutes on each side and let cool.

4: In a Dutch oven, heat butter and olive oil over medium heat until bubbly.

5: Add sliced onions and cook until softened (about 10 minutes).

6: Add sugar, salt, and pepper to the onions.

7: Cook onions until they reach a deep caramel color (about 45 minutes), stirring occasionally.

8: Stir in thyme and red wine, cooking until completely reduced.

9: Add beef broth and bay leaves, bringing to a boil.

10: Reduce to low heat and let simmer for 5-10 minutes.

11: Pour soup into oven-safe bowls.

12: Top each bowl with baked sliced bread and 1/2 cup of Gruyere cheese.

13: Place bowls in the broiler until cheese is nice and melted.

14: Enjoy!