If you love soup then you are going to go crazy for this onion soup recipe. <h2><strong>Best Ever French Onion Soup Recipe</strong></h2> <strong>Ingredients</strong> <ul> <li style="text-align: justify;">4 Tbsp. olive oil</li> <li style="text-align: justify;">2 Tbsp. butter</li> <li>6 cups yellow onions, thinly sliced</li> <li>1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp sugar</li> <li>3 Tbsp. flour 6 cups beef stock 1 cup white wine</li> <li>1/2 tsp ground sage</li> <li>1 whole bay leaf</li> <li>1 loaf french bread, or baguette</li> <li>2 Tbsp. olive oil 1/2 an onion, grated</li> <li>3 Tbsp. cognac (optional)</li> <li>12 oz Swiss cheese</li> <li>Salt</li> <li>Pepper</li> <li>4 oz parmesan cheese</li> </ul> <strong>Instructions:</strong> <p style="text-align: justify;">Preheat Oven To 325˚F/160˚C</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">1. In a large pot over medium-low heat, heat olive oil and add butter.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">2. Once the butter is melted, stir the onions and coat with oil and butter. Cover and cook for 20 minutes, checking occasionally.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">3. Turn up the heat to medium-high. Add 1/2 tsp salt and sugar. Stir & keep cooking until onions are brown and caramelized. (the bottom of the pan will develop some browning, it’s very important!)</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">4. Stir in flour one tablespoon at a time and cook for about 30 seconds.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">5. Add 1 cup of the beef broth. Use a whisk to scrape up (deglaze) the browned bits stuck on the bottom of the pan.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">6. Add the remaining 5 cups of beef stock, wine, sage and bay leaf. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 40 minutes.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">7. In the meantime, cut the french bread or baguette into 1/2 inch thick pieces. Brush with oil on both sides and bake at 325˚F/160˚C for 30 minutes, flipping halfway. Once they are done, increase oven temperature to 350˚F/175˚C.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">8. In an oven safe bowl, pour the onion soup, filling about 3/4 of the way full. Top with a piece of baked french bread, and generously sprinkle swiss and parmesan on top.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">9. Bake for 2-3 minutes or until the cheese has melted completely and become slightly golden.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">10. Serve & enjoy!!</p>
