# French onion soup

A rich and savory classic French onion soup made with caramelized sweet onions, a blend of chicken and beef stock, finished with a cheesy baguette topping.

- Servings: 4 servings
- Cuisine: French
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 4-5 whole sweet onion
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 tbsp ghee
- 1 tsp salt
- 5 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme
- 2 whole bay leaf
- 1/4 cup bourbon whiskey
- 20 oz chicken stock
- 20 oz beef stock
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp sherry vinegar
- gruyère cheese, fresh grated
- baguette, toasted

## Instructions

1. Cut the sweet onions into thick slices, being careful not to make them too thin.
2. Mince the garlic cloves.
3. Heat olive oil and ghee in a large pot over the stove.
4. Add the sliced onions to the pot and sprinkle with salt to draw out moisture.
5. Sauté the onions, starting on high heat, then reducing the heat once color develops, and caramelize until deep, rich, and golden brown.
6. Stir in the minced garlic and fresh thyme until translucent.
7. Add the bay leaves and deglaze the bottom of the pot with bourbon whiskey.
8. Pour in the chicken stock and beef stock, season with black pepper, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer.
9. Stir in the sherry vinegar.
10. Ladle the soup into oven-safe bowls, top with toasted baguette slices and a generous amount of grated Gruyère, and broil until the cheese is melted and browned.

## Equipment

- chef's knife
- cutting board
- large pot
- wooden spoon
- spatula
- ladle
- oven-safe bowls

## Tips

- If the onions are sliced too thin, they will disintegrate during the long caramelization process.
- Try deglazing with half a cup of red wine and 1 oz of brandy for variation.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1181692634179316/?fs=e&mibextid=wwXIfr&fs=e
- Creator: Jose Xiloj
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/d27d1982-60ea-4c54-8606-b4d5401fa90f
- Extracted: 2026-11-09

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