Classic French Onion Soup: A Taste of Paris! - Crock Recipes

Ingredients

• 2 lbs (900g) yellow onions, thinly sliced
• 4 tbsp (56g) unsalted butter
• 2 tbsp (30ml) olive oil
• 1 tsp granulated sugar
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt (plus more to taste)
• 1/4 tsp black pepper (plus more to taste)
• 1/4 cup (60ml) dry Sherry or dry white wine (optional)
• 8 cups (2 liters) beef broth, low sodium
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 6-8 slices baguette, cut into 1-inch thick rounds
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 4 ounces (115g) Gruyère cheese, grated