Keto French Onion Soup Rich Cheesy Bliss

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil (30 ml)
• 4 large yellow onions, thinly sliced (about 4 cups sliced) (approximately 600g)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 teaspoon)
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• 6 cups beef broth (low-sodium preferred) (1.4 liters)
• 1 cup dry red wine (Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot work well) (240 ml) (Optional)
• 2 tablespoons coconut aminos (or soy sauce for non-keto) (30 ml)
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt
• freshly ground black pepper
• 4 slices keto-friendly bread (e.g., almond flour bread, cloud bread)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided (30 ml)
• 1 clove garlic, minced (about 1/2 teaspoon)
• 4 ounces shredded Gruyère cheese (or Swiss cheese) (approximately 115g)
• 2 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese (approximately 57g)