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cheesey french onion soup

One Hour French Onion Soup

The Starving Chef
Savory French onion soup with caramelized onions, beef broth, and a bubbly Gruyère topping, ready in just an hour.
Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Appetizer, Soup
Cuisine French, Soup
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 3 white onions sliced thin
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 4 slices sourdough bread 1/2 in thick
  • 2 tablespoons dry white wine
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F. In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter until frothy. Add the sliced onions and stir occasionally, allowing them to cook down for 40 minutes, or until they are softened and have a caramel brown color.
  • Transfer the cooked onions to a large soup pot, and add the beef broth and bay leaf. Season with salt to taste. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil, then remove it from the heat.
  • Ladle the soup into individual ramekins or traditional French onion soup crock pots. Place a slice of sourdough bread on top of the soup in each ramekin and cover with the shredded Gruyère cheese.
  • Place the ramekins in the preheated oven and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the Gruyère cheese is bubbling and has started to brown.
  • Allow the ramekins to cool for at least 15 minutes before serving, as they will be very hot. Serve with additional crusty sourdough bread on the side. Enjoy!
Keyword cheese, gruyere, onions, soup
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