French Onion Soup

A decadent French onions soup with a beautiful depth of flavour that is topped with toast and melted cheese.

ingredients

• 1/4 cup butter
• 4 pounds onions, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 teaspoon thyme, chopped
• 1/4 cup flour (rice flour for gluten free)
• 1 cup red wine (or beef or vegetable broth + 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar)
• 3 cups beef or vegetable broth
• 2 bay leaves
• salt and pepper to taste
• 4 1/2 inch thick slices of day old bread, toasted (gluten free or omit for gluten free)
• 1 cup gruyere, grated
• 1/4 cup parmesan, grated

directions

1. Melt the butter in a large sauce pan over medium-low heat, add the onions and cook slowly at low with the lid on until golden brown and caramelized, about 2-3 hours, stirring every 15 minutes.
2. Raise the heat to medium, add the garlic and thyme and saute until fragrant, about a minute.
3. Mix in the flour and let it cook for 2-3 minutes.
4. Add the wine and deglaze the pan.
5. Add the broth and bay leaves, bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
6. Ladle the soup into oven-proof bowls on a baking sheet and top with the 
7. sliced bread and cheese.
8. Broiler until cheese melts, about 1-3 minutes.

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