French Onion Soup Recipe

INGREDIENTS

6 tablespoons butter ▢4 large sweet Vidalia onion, sliced thin ▢2 cloves minced garlic ▢2 bay leaves ▢2 thyme sprigs ▢salt and pepper to taste ▢2 tablespoons all-purpose flour ▢2 quarts beef broth (low sodium) ▢6 slices Gruyere cheese ▢6 slices French bread ▢parsley, optional

STEP-1

Melt butter in a large pot over medium-low heat. Add the onions, garlic, bay leaves, thyme and salt and pepper. 

STEP-2

Cook down onions, stirring occasionally until soft and caramelized (about 30-40 minutes). Remove the bay leaves and thyme sprigs.

STEP-3

Sprinkle the onions with flour and cook another 10 minutes to cook the flour.

STEP-4

Add the beef broth and simmer for 10 minutes.

STEP-5

Place oven proof bowls on a large baking sheet and ladle the soup into the bowls. Top each with a slice of bread and cheese. Broil for 2-4 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve.

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