The BEST Easy French Onion Soup (Printable Format)

Rich French onion soup with slow-caramelized onions topped with crusty baguette and melted Gruyere cheese.

# What You'll Gather:

01 - 6 cups sliced onions.
02 - 2 tablespoons butter.
03 - 2 tablespoons olive oil.
04 - 6 sprigs fresh thyme.
05 - 1 bay leaf.
06 - 1/2 cup white wine.
07 - 4 cups beef broth.
08 - 4 slices baguette.
09 - 1 1/2 cups Gruyere cheese.

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - Cook onions with thyme and bay leaf in butter and oil until deep brown, about 45 minutes.
02 - Add wine, boil off alcohol. Add broth and simmer.
03 - Pour into oven-safe bowls, top with baguette and cheese.
04 - Broil 3-5 minutes until cheese is golden.

# Important Tips:

01 - Can use mix of onion types.
02 - Substitute wine with broth and vinegar.
03 - Watch closely while broiling to prevent burning.

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