Classic French Onion Soup

Name: Classic French Onion Soup
Prep time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 45 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 4 tbsp. (1/2 stick) unsalted butter; 3 lb. (about 6 medium-size) onions, thinly sliced; Kosher salt; 1/4 c. dry white wine; 2 tbsp. dry sherry; 1 tbsp. all-purpose flour; 6 c. beef broth; 4 thick slices crusty bread; 4 oz. Gruyère cheese, grated (about 1 cup)

This country dish is as hearty as it is simple.

By Christopher MichelPublished: Dec 16, 2021

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Becky Luigart-Stayner

Yields:

8 serving(s)

Prep Time:

45 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 45 mins

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Ingredients

4 Tbsp.
(1/2 stick) unsalted butter
3 lb.
(about 6 medium-size) onions, thinly sliced
Kosher salt
1/4 cup
dry white wine
2 Tbsp.
dry sherry
1 Tbsp.
all-purpose flour
6 cups
beef broth
4
thick slices crusty bread
4 oz.
Gruyère cheese, grated (about 1 cup)

Directions

1. Step 1Melt butter in a large Dutch oven or pot over medium heat. Add onion and season with salt. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring often at first and then only occasionally, until onions are golden brown and caramelized, 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes.
2. Step 2Add white wine and dry sherry and bring to a boil. Add flour and cook, stirring, until thickened, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in broth and let simmer 10 minutes. Season with salt.
3. Step 3Heat oven to broil. Place 4 broiler-safe bowls on a sheet tray and fill with soup. Top each with a slice of bread (trimming to fit, if necessary) and cheese, dividing evenly. Broil until cheese is golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Serve immediately.