French onion soup with croutons
Description
The recipe won't take much time. Onions are rarely the star of a dish, but they're indispensable. In this recipe, they're the main ingredient, around which all the other components revolve. You can fry croutons in a pan and serve them alongside the dish or place them directly on the plate. Serve with fresh herbs and sour cream.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Peel the onion, cut it in half, and then slice it thinly.
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Step 2
2. Melt the butter in a saucepan, add the onion and sugar, cover with a lid, and cook over low heat for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Step 3
3. Remove the lid, increase the heat to medium and cook for another 20-25 minutes.
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Step 4
4. Add the flour and mix, then pour in the wine and bring to a boil.
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Step 5
5. Pour in the chicken broth, bring to a boil, reduce the heat, cover with a lid, and cook for 25 minutes.
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Step 6
6. Add the cream and chopped thyme to the saucepan and cook for a few more minutes. The soup is ready!
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Step 7
7. Slice the baguette and place the slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Grate the cheese and place it on top of the baguette slices.
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Step 8
8. Place the baking sheet with the baguettes in a preheated oven at 200 degrees and bake until the cheese has melted and the edges of the baguettes are golden brown.
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Step 9
9. Pour the soup into a bowl, place the cheese baguette on top, sprinkle with chopped parsley, and serve immediately.