Classic French Onion Soup (with Melted Gruyère Croutons)
The definitive French bistro classic: deeply caramelised sweet onions in a rich, wine-laced beef broth, topped with a thick croûton and a blanket of bubbling, golden Gruyère. Patience and a hot grill are all you need.
- Time: 75 min
- Servings: 2
Source: TheRandomRecipe
Ingredients
- onions, thinly sliced into half-moons
- unsalted butter
- tablespoon olive oil
- teaspoon caster sugar
- garlic, minced
- tablespoons plain flour
- dry white wine or dry vermouth
- litres good-quality beef stock
- tablespoons brandy
- sprig fresh thyme
- bay leaf
- teaspoon salt, or to taste
- teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- thick slices baguette or sourdough
- Gruyère cheese, coarsely grated
- Parmesan, finely grated