A rich and savory French Onion Soup made with caramelized onions, Gruyere cheese, and served with crispy French bread. A perfect comfort food for any season.
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!
