French Onion Soup

1h 17m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1In a large Dutch oven over medium low heat, add butter and olive oil.
  2. 2Once melted, add onions and stir to coat with the fat. Season with salt.
  3. 3Add a lid and cook for about an hour, stirring every 15 minutes until caramelized.
  4. 4Add Cognac and let reduce all the way.
  5. 5Then add bay leaves, flour and garlic. Cook for 1 minute.
  6. 6Next add beef stock and bring to a boil. Lower to a simmer and keep warm.
  7. 7Slice the baguette, place slices on a baking sheet.
  8. 8Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt, pepper and chopped thyme.
  9. 9Broil until toasted.
  10. 10Add French Onion soup to an oven safe bowl.
  11. 11Then add crostinis and top with lots of cheese.
  12. 12Broil on low until melted.
  13. 13Garnish with chives and enjoy!

Ingredients

  • 2.5 lbs yellow onions
  • 2 Tbsp butter
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 0.5 cup Cognac or Brandy
  • 2 Tbsp flour
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 4 cups homemade beef stock
  • 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 salt
  • 1 pepper
  • 1 sourdough baguette
  • 2 cups gruyere cheese
  • 1 thyme
  • 1 chives

Equipment

Dutch ovenknifecutting boardbowlbaking sheet