Rich Onion Soup with Gruyère Toast

Rich Onion Soup with Gruyère Toast

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Simmer onions with tender ribs for a comforting meal topped with melty cheese toast. Perfect for cold days, cooks in 4 hours.

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Ingredients

  • 3 large onions, sliced super thin
  • 4 minced garlic cloves
  • 2 teaspoons thyme, fresh leaves only
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons optional flour for thickening
  • 2 cups plain water
  • 2 cups broth, beef if you can
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 3 tablespoons butter, unsalted
  • 2 pounds short ribs, bone-in
  • 1 cup red wine, dry works best
  • A pinch of salt and some ground pepper to adjust taste
  • 1 garlic clove, cut in half
  • 6 slices of baguette, French-style
  • 1½ cups grated Gruyère cheese
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted and unsalted

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