French Onion Soup

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Peel the onions.
  2. 2Cut off both sides of the onions.
  3. 3Cut the onions in half.
  4. 4Slice the onions to about this thickness.
  5. 5Peel a few cloves of garlic.
  6. 6Slice the garlic cloves (do not mince).
  7. 7Add 1/4 cup of butter to a pot.
  8. 8Melt the butter down.
  9. 9Add the sliced onions to the melted butter.
  10. 10Coat the onions in the butter.
  11. 11Add the sliced garlic to the pot.
  12. 12Add two more tablespoons of butter.
  13. 13Add a couple teaspoons of sugar to the onions.
  14. 14Caramelize the onions, stirring frequently until they are a nice dark brown color.
  15. 15Turn the heat to low.
  16. 16Add about four tablespoons of flour, mixing it in immediately.
  17. 17Let the flour cook for about two more minutes.
  18. 18Add a few splashes of brandy and cook it out.
  19. 19Add half a cup of dry white wine.
  20. 20Add four cups of beef stock (starting with two, then adding two more).
  21. 21Mix all the liquids together.
  22. 22Add fresh thyme.
  23. 23Add fresh rosemary.
  24. 24Add salt and pepper to taste.
  25. 25Mix all the seasonings and herbs into the soup.
  26. 26Add a few bay leaves.
  27. 27Let the soup simmer for about 45 minutes to infuse the flavors.
  28. 28Spoon the soup into oven-safe bowls, avoiding bay leaves or other large herbs.
  29. 29Add homemade croutons to the soup bowls.
  30. 30Top the soup with Swiss cheese and smoked gouda.
  31. 31Bake in an oven preheated to 400 degrees Fahrenheit on the top shelf until the cheese is bubbly and crispy on top.
  32. 32Garnish with chives.
  33. 33Serve with fresh French bread.

Ingredients

  • 4 to 5 yellow onions
  • cloves of garlic
  • 0.25 cup butter
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 4 tablespoons flour
  • brandy
  • 0.5 cup dry white wine
  • 4 cups beef stock
  • fresh thyme
  • fresh rosemary
  • salt
  • pepper
  • bay leaves
  • homemade croutons
  • Swiss cheese
  • smoked gouda
  • chives
  • French bread

Equipment

cutting boardknifepotwooden spoonladleoven-safe bowlsbaking sheetoven

Tips

  • To avoid crying while cutting onions, don't do it with your eyes closed.
  • Carmelizing onions takes time but creates a nice, deep flavor.
  • Keep a close eye on the onions once they start to brown to prevent burning.
  • If you don't want to use alcohol, you can skip the brandy and wine, and add a splash of balsamic vinegar instead of wine.

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