Original French Onion Soup
Original French onion soup from Spoonsparrow: The aromatic soup is gratinated with Gruyère and tastes wonderfully hearty!
Ingredients
- 600 g onions
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tsp sugar
- Salt
- black pepper (freshly ground)
- 125 ml white wine
- 1 l beef broth
- 0.25 tsp thyme
- 2 Garlic cloves
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 8 slices baguette
- 100 g grated Gruyère cheese
Instructions
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1.
Preheat the oven to 220°C.
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2.
Peel and slice the onions into thin rings. Heat the oil in a pot and sauté the onions for about 10-15 minutes until soft. Season with sugar, salt, and pepper, then simmer for another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they turn light brown.
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3.
Add white wine and broth, season with thyme, bring to a boil, and let it simmer for an additional 10 minutes. Peel the garlic cloves and press them into the soup, then season with lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
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4.
Divide the soup among four oven-safe bowls. Place two slices of baguette on top of each bowl and sprinkle the Gruyère cheese over them. Bake in the preheated oven for 5-10 minutes until the cheese melts, then serve immediately.
