French Onion Soup

Method

1. 1
   • onion 1 kg
   • butter 50 g
   • olive oil 2 tbsp
   • white sugar 1 tsp

   Caramelize the onions — Melt the butter with the oil in a heavy pot. Add the onions and sugar and cook over medium-low heat for 40 minutes, stirring often, until deeply caramelised.

   ⏱40 min
2. 2
   • garlic 2
   • wheat flour 2 tbsp
   • white wine 2 dl

   Deglaze with wine — Stir in the garlic and flour and cook for 2 minutes. Pour in the white wine and let it bubble to reduce.

   ⏱2 min
3. 3
   • beef stock 1¼ l
   • bay leaf 2
   • fresh thyme 4

   Simmer the soup — Add the beef stock, bay leaves, and thyme, season, and simmer gently for 25 minutes. Remove the bay and thyme.

   ⏱25 min
4. 4
   • baguette 1

   Broil until golden — Ladle the soup into ovenproof bowls, top each with baguette slices and grated cheese, and grill for 5 minutes until melted and golden. Serve at once.

   ⏱5 min