French Onion Soup – IGA Spanos - Supermarket QLD

Ingredients

• 6 large brown onions (about 1.3 kg), peeled and thinly sliced
• 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp sea salt, plus more to taste
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 2 L beef stock, chicken stock, or a mix of both
• 125 mL dry vermouth or dry white wine
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, a few thyme sprigs, or ½ tsp dried thyme
• ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tbsp brandy (optional)
• 8 thick slices French bread or baguette
• 150 g Gruyère cheese, grated
• 2 tbsp grated Parmesan