French Onion Soup

Ingredients

• 4 tbs unsalted butter
• 2 lbs large onion
• ½ C white wine
• 6 C low sodium beef broth
• 1 tbs white wine vinegar
• 1 tbs dried thyme
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp freshly ground pepper
• 4 C cubed French bread
• ¼ C extra virgin olive oil
• 1 C shredded Swiss cheese

Directions

1. Caramelize Onions: In a large heavy-duty pot over medium-high heat, melt butter. Add onions and cook 30-40 minutes, stirring and scraping the bottom occasionally, until deeply caramelized.
2. Deglaze: Add white wine and cook ~5 minutes.
3. Build Soup: Add beef broth, vinegar, and thyme. Bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Prep Topping: Preheat oven to 450°F. In a large bowl, toss bread cubes with olive oil and cheese; set aside.
5. Assemble: Spoon soup into oven-safe bowls or ramekins. Top each with a handful of bread cubes.
6. Bake: Transfer bowls to the oven and bake until croutons are golden and cheese is melted.
7. Serve: Remove from oven, cool slightly, garnish with extra thyme, and serve hot.

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