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Dutch Oven French Onion Soup

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A rich and comforting French onion soup slow-cooked in a Dutch oven, featuring caramelized onions, savory broth, and a golden melted cheese topping.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 8 cups beef broth
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine (optional)
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 4 sprigs fresh thyme
  • Baguette slices, toasted
  • 2 cups grated Gruyère cheese

Instructions

  1. In a large Dutch oven, melt the butter with olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add the sliced onions, stirring to coat, and cook slowly until caramelized, about 45 minutes. Stir frequently to prevent burning.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic, sugar, salt, and pepper; cook for another 2 minutes.
  4. Sprinkle the flour over the onions and stir well; cook for 3 minutes to remove raw flour taste.
  5. Gradually add the beef broth while stirring to avoid lumps.
  6. Add white wine (if using), bay leaf, and thyme sprigs; bring to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes, uncovered.
  7. Preheat the oven broiler.
  8. Discard the bay leaf and thyme sprigs from the soup.
  9. Ladle the soup into oven-safe bowls; place a toasted baguette slice on top of each bowl, then sprinkle generously with Gruyère cheese.
  10. Place the bowls under the broiler until the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 3 to 5 minutes. Serve immediately.

Notes

For a vegetarian version, substitute beef broth with vegetable broth and omit the white wine if preferred. Serve with a crisp green salad for a complete meal.

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