French Onion Soup with Sourdough Recipe

Ingredients:

• 3 medium onions
• 2 medium shallots
• 3 garlic cloves
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 bunch of thyme
• 1 bunch of sage
• 1 teaspoon of dark brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons of flour
• 1 cup of dry white wine
• 6 cups of beef or vegetable broth
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Sourdough bread, sliced and toasted
• Gruyere cheese, grated

Instructions:

1. Prepare Ingredients:
   • Thinly slice the onions, shallots, and garlic cloves.
   • Tie the bay leaves, thyme, and sage together with kitchen twine to create a bouquet garni.
2. Caramelize Onions:
   • In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-low heat.
   • Add the sliced onions, shallots, and garlic cloves to the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until caramelized and golden brown, about 30-40 minutes.
   • Sprinkle dark brown sugar over the onions and continue cooking for an additional 5 minutes until caramelized.
3. Make Soup Base:
   • Sprinkle flour over the caramelized onions and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly.
   • Slowly pour in the dry white wine, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
   • Add the bouquet garni and beef or vegetable broth to the pot. Bring to a simmer and cook for 20-25 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
4. Toast Sourdough Bread:
   • Preheat the broiler in your oven.
   • Place slices of sourdough bread on a baking sheet and toast under the broiler until golden brown and crispy on both sides.
5. Serve:
   • Remove the bouquet garni from the soup and season with salt and pepper to taste.
   • Ladle the soup into oven-safe bowls. Place a slice of toasted sourdough bread on top of each bowl.
   • Sprinkle grated Gruyere cheese over the bread slices.
   • Place the bowls under the broiler until the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 2-3 minutes.
   • Serve hot, garnished with fresh thyme leaves if desired.

Enjoy this comforting French onion soup with sourdough bread for a cozy and delicious meal!