French Onion Soup

Ingredients

• 3 large Yellow Onions
• 3 tablespoons Olive Oil
• 6 cups Beef Broth
• 1/2 cup Dry Red Wine (optional)
• 2 sprigs Fresh Thyme
• 1 leaf Bay Leaf
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 4 slices Gluten-Free Bread
• 1 cup Gruyere Cheese
• 2 tablespoons Butter
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 1 tablespoon Sherry Vinegar

Instructions

1. 1

   Slice the onions thinly. Melt butter and olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.

2. 2

   Add the sliced onions, salt, and pepper to the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are deeply caramelized, about 30-40 minutes. Reduce heat if onions are browning too quickly.

3. 3

   Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.

4. 4

   Pour in the dry red wine (if using) and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Let the wine reduce slightly for a few minutes.

5. 5

   Pour in the beef broth, add the thyme sprigs and bay leaf. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

6. 6

   Remove the thyme sprigs and bay leaf. Stir in the sherry vinegar.

7. 7

   Preheat your broiler. Place gluten-free bread slices on a baking sheet and toast lightly under the broiler. Or toast in a toaster.

8. 8

   Ladle the soup into oven-safe bowls. Top each bowl with a slice of toasted gluten-free bread and cover generously with shredded Gruyere cheese.

9. 9

   Place the bowls under the broiler until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Watch carefully to prevent burning.

Recipe Variations

• →Try adding different herbs for variety.
• →Substitute ingredients based on dietary needs.