Authentic French Onion Soup

What does it include?

Ingredients

• 50 grams of butter
• 7.4 ml olive oil
• 982 grams of onion
• 30 ml of sugar
• 14 slices of garlic
• 60 ml plain flour
• 250 ml dry white wine
• 1 liter of beef broth
• 4 sliced ​​bread
• 140 grams of Gruyere

How to prepare it step by step?

Preparation

1. Melt the butter with the oil in a large heavy-based frying pan over medium heat.
2. Add the onions and sauté with the lid on for 10 minutes until they become soft and translucent.
3. Sprinkle in the sugar and cook for 20 more minutes, stirring frequently, until the onions are very golden brown and caramelized.
4. The onions should be full of flavor and soft when pinched between your fingers. Be careful towards the end so they don't burn.
5. Add the garlic during the last few minutes of the onions' cooking time to infuse the aroma.
6. Sprinkle in the flour and stir well to create a roux, cooking for 2 minutes until it's lightly golden.
7. Increase the heat and continue stirring as you gradually add the wine, scraping any bits from the bottom of the pan, followed by the hot broth.
8. Cover and cook over low heat for 15-20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
9. To serve, turn on the grill and toast the bread until crisp and golden.
10. Serve the soup in heatproof bowls, placing a slice or two of toast on top.
11. Add the cheese and broil until melted and bubbly, forming a deliciously gooey topping.