The Best Version of the Classic Onion Soup

The classic French onion soup is one of the most delicious soups in the world! In the heart of winter, it is the ultimate comforting dish, perfect both as a starter and as a complete dinner.

Here's how to prepare the most flavorful onion soup, easily.

Ingredients:

4 tablespoons (60 ml) unsalted butter

2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil

6 large yellow onions, peeled, halved, and thinly sliced (about 2 1/2 pounds / 1.25 kg)

1 tablespoon (15 ml) minced garlic (or 4 cloves of minced garlic)

1/4 cup (65 ml) all-purpose flour

1/2 cup (125 ml) dry white or red wine

2 sprigs of fresh thyme, coarsely chopped

6 cups (1 1/2 liters) beef broth or stock

1 teaspoon (5 ml) beef stock powder

2 whole bay leaves (dried or fresh)

Salt and pepper to taste

1 batch of garlic and cheese bread

Preparation:

1. In a large pot over medium-low heat, heat the olive oil and melt the butter.

2. Add the onions and mix well to coat them with oil and butter.

3. Cover and cook for 20 minutes, stirring every five minutes or so, until the onions have softened.

4. Increase the heat to medium-high and add 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Stir and continue cooking for 15 more minutes, or until the onions are golden, tender, and caramelized. (The bottom of the pot will also brown during the cooking process. That's where all the flavor is).

5. Stir in the garlic and cook for a minute, add the flour and cook for about 4 minutes to lightly brown.

6. Add the wine to deglaze the pan and scrape off the browned bits stuck to the bottom of the pan.

7. Add the thyme and simmer the wine for 2 minutes until it reduces by half.

8. Add the beef broth, stock, and bay leaf; bring to a boil.

9. Reduce the heat to low and gently simmer, partially covered with a lid, for 30 to 40 minutes.

10. While the soup is simmering, prepare 1 loaf of garlic cheese bread or individual servings of garlic bread.

11. To serve, taste and season with a little more salt and pepper, to taste.

12. Pour into bowls and top with 1 or 2 slices of cheesy toast.

Enjoy your meal!

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