Gather ‘round, culinary adventurers! Today, we’re diving into a savory delight that’s going to tickle your taste buds and warm your soul—French Onion Soup! Yes, you heard it right! A soup that’s basically a cozy blanket in a bowl, topped with gooey cheese. Let’s get started, shall we?

French Onion Soup - Everyday Delicious

Feast your eyes on this bubbling cauldron of goodness! The aroma of caramelized onions will have you dancing in circles around your kitchen like a happy little chef.

Now, before we get all sappy about how delicious this is, let’s gather our trusty ingredients!

Ingredients:

• 4 large onions, thinly sliced
• 4 tablespoons of butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon sugar (to help those onions along)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup dry white wine (because we like to get classy)
• 8 cups beef broth (or vegetable broth, if you’re feeling rebellious)
• 1 bay leaf
• Thyme sprigs (fresh or dried, we’re not judging)
• 1 loaf of crusty bread (for dipping, obviously)
• 2 cups shredded Gruyère cheese (the star of the show, don’t skimp on this)

Instructions:

1. In a large pot, melt the butter and olive oil over medium heat. Toss in those cutie-patootie onions, sprinkle with salt, and let them get to know each other for about 10 minutes.
2. Add the sugar, and keep stirring those onions until they turn a glorious caramel color. This should take about 30-40 minutes. Patience is key here, my friends!
3. Stir in the minced garlic and let it sizzle for about a minute before pouring in the wine. Scrape the bottom of the pot—get all those tasty bits!
4. Add the broth, bay leaf, and thyme. Bring it to a simmer and let those flavors party together for at least 30 minutes. Oh, the smell will be just divine!
5. While the soup simmers, preheat your oven to 400°F. Slice your bread and toast it lightly. You want it to be structurally sound for the cheesy goodness to come!
6. Remove the bay leaf and thyme from the soup. Ladle the soup into oven-safe bowls, top with the toasted bread, and then sprinkle a generous layer of Gruyère cheese on top.
7. Place the bowls on a baking sheet and shove them in the oven for about 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.

Once you pull those beauties out of the oven, let them cool for a few minutes (unless you want to sing the “Oops, I burned my tongue!” song). Now, dig in, and savor every spoonful of this cheesy onion bliss!