French Onion Soup

It’s just your classic, traditional French onion soup. With the most perfect caramelized onions in a cozy stock with fresh thyme, finished off with crusty baguette slices and Gruyere cheese melted on top.

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Ingredients

makes 4 to 6 servings

cooking time: 4 -6 hours

1/2 lb butter
10 large onions, peeled, cored and thinly sliced with the grain
salt and pepper
1 tsp tomato paste
1 cup red wine
1 cup Cognac or brandy
1 sachet of thyme, rosemary, black peppercorns and bay leaves
3 L dark chicken stock

For garnish

Toasted slices of croissant or baguette
Shredded Gruyère

Directions

In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, melt butter over medium heat.
Add onions, stir and season generously with salt and pepper.
Lower heat and continue cooking, stirring regularly, until the onions completely caramelized.
When the onions have caramelized, stir in the tomato paste and cook for at least 30

more minutes.

Pour in the red wine and Cognac or brandy, and toss in the sachet. Reduce mixture to one third.
Add the stock and allow to simmer for one hour.

7. Remove from heat, allow to cool and chill overnight.

8. To serve, reheat the soup gently, add a splash of brandy, taste, and adjust seasonings. Serve in oven-proof bowls. Top each serving with toasted croissant slices and Gruyère. Place under broiler until cheese is melted and browned.