Best Ever French Onion Soup Recipe

Ingredients for Best Ever French Onion Soup

• 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
• Spanish Onions
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Flour
• 12 cups beef broth
• Red Wine
• Brandy
• Bay Leaf
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• Olive Oil
• Garlic Powder
• French Bread
• 1 ounce Gruyère cheese per bowl

How to Make Best Ever French Onion Soup

1. In a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, melt 4 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add 4 pounds of thinly sliced yellow onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until deeply caramelized, about 1 hour. (This step is best done a day ahead).
2. Add 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
3. Pour in 12 cups of beef broth and 2 cups of dry sherry (optional). Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
4. Stir in 1 teaspoon of dried thyme, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper.
5. Preheat your broiler.
6. Ladle the soup into oven-safe bowls. Top each bowl with 1-2 slices of toasted French baguette and a generous amount of Gruyère cheese (approximately 1 ounce per bowl).
7. Broil for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and slightly browned.
8. Serve immediately and enjoy!