French Onion Soup

Ingredients:

4 tbsp olive oil

• 2 tbsp butter
• 900 g onions (thinly sliced)
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp sugar
• 3 tbsp flour
• 1 litre beef or chicken broth
• ½ tsp dried sage
• 1 bay leaf
• 350 g cheese (Gruyère or any melting cheese)
• Black pepper — to taste
• Baguette — for serving

Приготування:

1. Sauté the Onions:
   Heat olive oil and butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and stir to coat.
2. Caramelize:
   Cook the onions for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Deepen the Flavor:
   Increase the heat slightly, add salt and sugar, and continue cooking until the onions turn golden brown and caramelized.
4. Thicken:
   Sprinkle in the flour, stir well, and cook for another 1–2 minutes to remove the raw flour taste.
5. Simmer the Soup:
   Add the broth, sage, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 40 minutes.
6. Prepare the Croutons:
   Slice the baguette, brush each slice with butter, and toast in a preheated oven at 160°C (320°F) for 15 minutes on each side until crisp.
7. Assemble:
   Pour the hot soup into oven-safe bowls. Place a toasted baguette slice on top and sprinkle generously with grated cheese.
8. Melt the Cheese:
   Place the bowls in the oven or under the broiler for 2–3 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

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A rich, comforting French classic — perfect for cold evenings or an elegant starter.