Onion Soup

Ingredients:

• 3 large onions, thinly sliced
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 4 cups beef or vegetable broth
• 1 cup red wine
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Baguette slices
• Grated Gruyere cheese

Instructions:

1. In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add onions and cook for about 30 minutes, until caramelized.
2. Add garlic and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
3. Sprinkle flour over the onions and stir until well combined.
4. Pour in broth and red wine, and add thyme and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for 20 minutes.
5. Meanwhile, preheat your oven's broiler to high.
6. Place baguette slices on a baking sheet and broil for 2-3 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
7. Remove bay leaf from the soup and season with salt and pepper to taste.
8. Ladle soup into oven-safe bowls and top with a few baguette slices. Sprinkle grated Gruyere cheese over the top.
9. Place bowls on a baking sheet and broil for 2-3 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
10. Serve hot and enjoy your delicious Onion Soup!