Classic French Onion Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon dry sherry
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 3/4 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1 small baguette, cut into ½-inch slices
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 3 pounds Vidalia
• 6 cups beef stock
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 8 ounces Gruyère cheese, shredded
• 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano
• 3/4 teaspoon granulated honey
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 bay leaves
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 cup dry white wine
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar