French onion soup
Description
The recipe won't take much time. French onion soup is a classic dish. You definitely need to try it and cook it yourself. The taste of this soup is unique. By the way, the soup turns out to be budget-friendly. Serve the soup hot.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Peel the onion and slice it into half-rings. Pour olive oil into a large pot and turn the stove to medium heat.
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Step 2
2. Place the chopped onion into a saucepan with oil. Use a spatula to spread it evenly across the bottom.
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Step 3
3. Reduce the heat to medium-low and sauté the onions for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. You can add a teaspoon of sugar to speed up the caramelization process. The main thing is not to burn the onions.
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Step 4
4. Peel the garlic and dice it. Add to the caramelized onions. Mix well.
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Step 5
5. Add the broth to the saucepan, stir (be sure to scrape the onions from the bottom using a spoon), then pour in the wine and stir again.
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Step 6
6. Add thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper to the pot. Mix well. Simmer the onion soup over low heat for half an hour, covered.
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Step 7
7. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees. Pour the soup into bowls. Place a couple of pieces of French baguette into each bowl. Sprinkle each piece of baguette with grated cheese.
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Step 8
8. Warm the soup in the oven until the cheese melts. Then remove, garnish with a sprig of parsley, and serve.