French Onion Soup
A comforting classic soup that is the perfect mix of rich, savoury, and cheesy goodness!
Ingredients:
800g Spanish onion, thinly sliced
2L beef stock
250ml dark beer
50g tomato paste
2g paprika
250ml red wine
30ml Worcestershire sauce
2 bay leaves
1g dried thyme
Salt and pepper to taste
Gruyère or Swiss cheese (shredded)
Crostini (toasted slices of baguette)
Oil for sautéing
Instructions:
Sauté the Onions
Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add sliced onions and sauté until golden brown, stirring often to prevent sticking.
If the onions stick to the bottom, deglaze the pan with a splash of red wine, scraping up the browned bits.
Build the Flavor
Stir in paprika, tomato paste, and thyme until well combined.
Deglaze with the remaining red wine, then add the beef stock, dark beer, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaves, salt, and pepper.
Simmer
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Assemble and Broil
Preheat your oven's broiler. Ladle the soup into oven-safe bowls, filling them ¾ of the way.
Place a crostini or two on top of each bowl, then generously sprinkle with shredded Gruyère or Swiss cheese.
Broil
Place the bowls under the broiler and cook until the cheese is melted and golden brown.
Serve
Carefully remove from the oven and serve immediately. Pair with extra crostini for dipping.
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