French Onion Soup with Miso Broth

Ingredients

• 3 medium yellow onions, thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 tbsp white miso paste
• 3 cups vegetable or beef broth
• 1/4 cup dry white wine(optional)
• 1 tsp soy sauce
• 4 slices baguette slices
• 1/2 cup Gruyère cheese, shredded
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme(optional)
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, for 20-25 minutes until deeply caramelized and golden brown.

2. 2

   Add the white wine (if using) and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Simmer 1-2 minutes until mostly evaporated.

3. 3

   Pour in the broth, add thyme sprigs and black pepper, and simmer for 10 minutes.

4. 4

   Remove from heat and discard thyme. Whisk in the white miso paste and soy sauce until fully dissolved — do not boil after adding miso to preserve its flavor.

5. 5

   Toast the baguette slices under the broiler for 1-2 minutes until golden.

6. 6

   Ladle soup into 2 oven-safe bowls, top each with baguette slices and Gruyère, and broil 2-3 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve hot.