French Onion Soup with Homemade Croutons
A classic and comforting French onion soup, made from scratch with deeply caramelized onions, a rich broth, and topped with homemade croutons and bubbly, melted cheese. Perfect for a chilly day.
A classic and comforting French onion soup, made from scratch with deeply caramelized onions, a rich broth, and topped with homemade croutons and bubbly, melted cheese. Perfect for a chilly day.
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In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat.
Add the thinly sliced onions and cook slowly, stirring occasionally, for 25-30 minutes until they are deeply caramelized and sweet.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Sprinkle the flour over the onions and stir to combine. Cook for 1-2 minutes to cook out the raw flour taste.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Pour in the red wine to deglaze the pot, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Let it simmer for a couple of minutes until the wine has reduced slightly.
Add the beef stock, bay leaves, and fresh thyme sprigs. Bring the soup to a simmer, then reduce heat and let it gently simmer for at least 20 minutes for the flavors to meld.
While the soup simmers, prepare the croutons. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
On a parchment-lined baking sheet, toss the bread cubes with olive oil, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the croutons are golden brown and crispy.
Set your oven to broil. Ladle the hot soup into four oven-safe bowls or ramekins.
Top each bowl with a generous layer of homemade croutons.
Cover the croutons with a thick layer of shredded cheese.
Place the bowls on a baking sheet and broil for 2-3 minutes, watching closely, until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly browned.
Carefully remove from the oven, let cool for a moment, and serve immediately.
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