- Average
- Average budget
Ingredients
- 1) 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2) 4 onions (sliced)
- 3) 2 garlic cloves (chopped)
- 4) 2 bay leaves
- 5) 2 fresh thyme sprigs
- 6) Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 7) 1 cup red wine, about 1/2 bottle
- 8) 3 heaping tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 9) 2 quarts beef broth
- 10) 1 baguette (sliced)
- 11) 1/2 pound grated Gruyere/Fontina
Preparation
Step 1
1) Melt the stick of butter in a large pot over medium heat.
2) Add the onions, garlic, bay leaves, thyme and salt and pepper and cook until the onions are very soft and caramelized, about 25 minutes.
3) Add the wine, bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer until the wine has evaporated and the onions are dry, about 5 minutes.
4) Discard the bay leaves and thyme sprigs.
5) Dust the onions with the flour and give them a stir.
6) Turn the heat down to medium low so the flour doesn't burn and cook for about 10 minutes to cook out the raw flour taste.
7) Now add the beef broth, bring the soup back to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
8) Season, to taste with salt and pepper.
Step 2
1) Preheat the boiler, arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet in a single layer.
2) Sprinkle the slices with the Gruyere and broil until bubbly and golden brown, 3-5 minutes.
3) Ladle the soup in bowls and float several of the Gruyere croutons on top.