French Onion Soup
A rich and comforting French Onion Soup with deeply caramelized onions and a trio of melted cheeses.
Ingredients
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
5 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup unsalted broth
32 ounces low-sodium beef broth
24 ounces low-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 sprigs fresh thyme
1 bay leaf
1/2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
Pinch of salt and pepper
5 slices French bread
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 cups shredded Gruyere cheese
1/4 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
Instructions
1. Melt butter and sauté onions for 10 minutes.
2. Lower heat, add salt and sugar, caramelize 35 minutes.
3. Add garlic and cook briefly.
4. Pour in broth to deglaze.
5. Add remaining broths, Worcestershire, thyme, bay leaf; simmer 20 minutes.
6. Remove herbs, stir in balsamic, adjust seasoning.
7. Keep soup warm over low heat.
8. Toast bread under broiler with olive oil.
9. Fill bowls with soup, top with bread and cheeses.
10. Broil until bubbly and golden, then serve.
Notes
Caramelize onions slowly for maximum depth.
Toast bread well so it stays crisp under the cheese.
Store cooked onions ahead for faster prep.
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