Classic French Onion Soup Recipe: Hug in a Bowl

Classic French Onion Soup Recipe: Hug in a Bowl

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Craving that bistro feel? This easy onion soup recipe delivers! Rich, deeply flavored, and topped with Gruyère, it's pure comfort. Get my authentic tips now!

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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons (45 ml) unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
  • 3 pounds (1.4 kg) yellow onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) kosher salt, plus more to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) dry sherry or dry white wine (optional, but highly recommended)
  • 8 cups (1.9 liters) beef broth, low sodium
  • 4 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 baguette, sliced into 1-inch rounds
  • 6 ounces (170 g) Gruyère cheese, shredded

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