French Onion Orzo - Serving Dumplings

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 6 yellow onions (thinly sliced)
• 2 garlic cloves (minced)
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• ½ cup dry white wine
• 1 ½ cup orzo
• 2 ½ cups beef broth
• 1 bay leaf
• ¾ cup grated Gruyère
• 1 tbsp chopped parlsey (optional)