French Onion Soup (Soupe à l'Oignon Gratinée)

• porcije: 4 servings
• aktivno vrijeme: 10 minutes
• ukupno vrijeme: 1 hour 55 minutes

Sastojci

4 lg. Yellow Onions, thinly sliced (about 8 c.)

4 Tbsp. (1/2 stick) Butter

1 tsp. Salt

¼ c. Cognac or Brandy

3 sprigs Thyme

Black Pepper

6 c. Warm Beef Stock, preferably homemade- see notes

1 c. Aged Gruyere, grated

12 slices Baguette, toasted

Upute

Heat butter in a heavy-bottomed soup pot over medium-low heat. Add onions and salt. Slowly caramelize, stirring occasionally, until dark and sweet, 1-1½ hours.

Add Cognac and scrape up any onion bits that might be stuck to the bottom of the pot. Add thyme, a generous amount of black pepper, and warm beef stock. Bring to almost boil, then reduce heat to simmer. Simmer for about 15 minutes until the flavors have melded. Remove thyme stem and adjust seasonings, if necessary.

Ladle soup into 4 ovenproof bowls set on a baking sheet. Top each bowl with 3 slices of toasted baguette and ¼ c. of cheese. Place under broiler for 2-4 minutes, watching carefully, until cheese is melted and the bread is golden around the edges.