French Red Onion Soup Recipe | Epicurious

Ingredients

• 2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 2 cups water
• 2 whole star anise
• 6 black peppercorns
• 2 pounds red onions, cut into 1/2-inch wedges
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 cup dry red wine
• 4 (1-inch-thick) slices of baguette
• 2 cups coarsely grated Manchego or Gruyère (6 to 7 ounces)