Soupe à l'Oignon Simplified

Ingredients

• 3 medium, thinly sliced yellow onions
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 3 cups beef broth
• 1/4 cup dry white wine(optional)
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme(optional)
• 4 pieces baguette slices
• 3/4 cup, shredded Gruyère cheese
• to taste salt and black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat butter and olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add sliced onions with a pinch of salt and cook, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes until deeply golden and caramelized.

2. 2

   Add white wine (if using) and scrape up browned bits; simmer 1 minute. Pour in beef broth, add thyme, and simmer gently for 8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

3. 3

   While the soup simmers, toast baguette slices under the broiler for 2 minutes per side until crisp.

4. 4

   Ladle soup into two oven-safe bowls, top each with 2 toast slices and shredded Gruyère, and broil 2-3 minutes until melted and bubbling. Serve hot.