French Onion Soup
The family came down this past weekend, & boyyyy did they enjoy this! 🥰 it was the perfect soup for a rainy day in Houston.
I think a fall soup series is calling my name 🥰
Ingredients:
2 Tbsp olive oil, plus more to brush toasts
2 Tbsp unsalted butter
6 large onions, halved, peeled and thinly sliced with the grain
1/2 tsp granulated sugar
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup dry sherry wine,
8 cups beef stock, or broth
1 bay leaf
2-3 sprigs fresh thyme, plus more to garnish
salt to taste
black pepper to taste
Baguette slices
Gruyère cheese
Method:
1. Cut onions in half, cut off the ends, then peel and slice onions thinly (cut parallel with the grain of the onion).
2. In a large dutch oven over medium heat, add olive oil and 2 Tbsp butter. Add sliced onions and sauté uncovered, stirring occasionally for 10 minutes.
3. Sprinkle the onions with sugar which will help the onions caramelize faster. Sauté uncovered for another 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally until onions are caramelized and browned.
4. Once onions are caramelized, add minced garlic and sauté another minute.
5. Add 1/2 cup sherry and deglaze the pot by scraping the bottom. Continue stirring until all of the sherry has cooked out.
6. Add 8 cups beef stock, 1 bay leaf, thyme and salt. Partially cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Season to taste then remove from heat.
Serve with the slice baguettes topped with cheese & enjoy!
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French Onion Soup is a traditional French comfort dish known for its rich, savory flavor and satisfying warmth, making it ideal for chilly or rainy days. The key to an excellent French Onion Soup lies in the careful caramelization of the onions, which develops their natural sweetness and creates the soup's deep golden color. Using a combination of olive oil and butter helps achieve a perfect balance of richness and flavor. Dry sherry wine is added to deglaze the pot, lifting the caramelized bits from the bottom, which enhances the soup's layered taste profile. The addition of herbs like thyme and a bay leaf infuses aromatic depth, complementing the beef stock that forms the hearty base. Choosing high-quality beef stock or broth is essential, as it directly impacts the soup's overall taste. To serve, classic French Onion Soup is traditionally topped with slices of baguette brushed with olive oil and toasted until crisp. Melted Gruyère cheese on top not only provides a creamy, nutty contrast but also forms a delicious golden crust under the broiler, creating an irresistible presentation and texture. For those seeking to experiment, variations include using other cheeses like Comté or Emmental, or substituting white wine or brandy for the sherry. This soup also pairs wonderfully with a fresh green salad or crusty bread on the side, making it a complete meal. This recipe shines as a perfect starter or main course during the fall season when onions are plentiful and the weather calls for warming dishes. Its rich flavors and comforting textures have made French Onion Soup a beloved classic worldwide, celebrated in bistros and home kitchens alike.
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