🧅 Easy French Onion Soup – Classic Comfort in a Bowl

Ingredients:

• 4 large onions, thinly sliced

• 4 tbsp butter

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tsp sugar

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour

• 6 cups beef broth

• 1/2 cup dry white wine (optional)

• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• 1 baguette, sliced

• 1 1/2 cups grated Gruyère or Swiss cheese

🍳 Instructions:

1. Caramelize the Onions:
   In a large pot, melt butter with olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add sugar and continue cooking for 25–30 minutes until onions are deeply golden and caramelized. Stir frequently to prevent burning.

2. Add Garlic & Flour:
   Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute. Sprinkle flour over the onions and stir well to coat; cook for another 2 minutes to remove the raw flour taste.

3. Deglaze & Simmer:
   Pour in the wine (if using) and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Add beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 20–25 minutes.

4. Prepare the Bread:
   While the soup simmers, preheat the oven broiler. Place baguette slices on a baking sheet and toast until lightly golden.

5. Assemble & Serve:
   Ladle the hot soup into oven-safe bowls, top each with a toasted baguette slice, and sprinkle generously with cheese.
   Broil for 2–3 minutes until the cheese melts and turns golden brown.

6. Enjoy:
   Serve immediately with extra bread on the side for dipping.

💡 Tips:

• For richer flavor, use homemade beef stock and cook the onions slowly.

• Add a splash of balsamic vinegar at the end for a sweet, tangy depth.

• Gruyère cheese is traditional, but mozzarella or provolone works beautifully too.