To make a classic French onion soup, you will need:
-4 large yellow onions
-3 tablespoons of butter
-1 tablespoon of olive oil
-8 cups of beef broth
-1 cup of dry white wine
-1 bay leaf
-1 teaspoon of thyme
-1/2 teaspoon of salt
-1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
To begin, you will need to caramelise the onions. To do this, you will need to slice the onions thinly. Then, you will need to melt the butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Once the butter has melted, you will need to add the onions and cook them until they are golden brown and caramelised. This process will take about 30 minutes.
Once the onions are caramelised, you will need to add the olive oil, beef broth, white wine, bay leaf, thyme, salt, and black pepper to the pot. You will need to stir everything together and bring the soup to a simmer. Once the soup is simmering, you will need to cover the pot and let it simmer for about 30 minutes.
After 30 minutes, you will need to remove the bay leaf from the soup. Then, you will need to ladle the soup into bowls. You can garnish the soup with some croutons and shredded cheese, if desired.
This soup is the perfect comfort food for a winter day. It is hearty and packed with flavour. The key to making a good French onion soup is to slowly cook the onions so they are caramelised and sweet. This soup is also a great way to use up any leftover bread you might have.
