If you are looking for comfort food, you will absolutely love this delicious French onion soup. This flavorful soup has become one of my favorite cozy and warm dishes that I just love to have in the cold weather. The caramelized onions and the buttery toasted and cheese bread will leave you satisfied.
French Onion Soup
Ingredients
Instructions
Caramelization of Onions
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Grab a large spot and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil on medium heat, add the onions, and toss to coat with the oil.
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Cook the onions, stirring often, until they have softened; about 15-20 minutes.
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Increase the heat to medium-high. Add the 2 more tablespoons of olive oil and the butter and cook until the onions start to brown; about 10 more minutes.
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Next add the sugar and 1 teaspoon of salt. Continue to cook until the onions are well browned: about 10 more minutes. This will help complete the caramelization process.
Soup Prepping
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Add the minced garlic into the onion pot and cook for a minute more.
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Add the white and red wine to the pot and scrape up the browned bits on the bottom and sides of the pot.
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Add the beef stock, bay leaves, and thyme.
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Bring the soup to a simmer, cover the pot and then lower the heat to maintain a low simmer; cook for about 30 minutes.
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Add freshly ground black pepper and discard the bay leaves before serving.
Cheesy French Toast
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Preheat the oven to 450°F
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Take a baking pan and line with parchment paper or foil.
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Brush both sides of the French bread slices lightly with rest of the olive oil.
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Put in the oven and toast until lightly browned; about 7 minutes and then remove from oven.
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Turn the toasts over and add some grated Gruyere cheese and Parmesan.
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Return to oven when it's close to serving time and bake until the cheese is bubbling and lightly browned.
To Serve
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Ladle the soup into a bowl and place one cheesy French toast onto the top of each bowl of soup.
