French Onion Soup
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 large sweet onions, sliced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 cups chicken broth
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 8 slices of baguette
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Gruyere cheese
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add sliced onions, salt, and sugar. Stir to coat the onions and cook for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are caramelized.
- Add minced garlic, dried thyme, and bay leaf. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Sprinkle flour over the onion mixture and stir to combine. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the flour is fully incorporated and no longer raw.
- Slowly pour in the dry white wine, stirring constantly to prevent lumps.
- Stir in beef broth and chicken broth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Reduce heat to low and let the soup simmer for 30