Hubby Made French Onion Soup

It is a real treat when my hubby cooks for us.  His specialty is french onion soup and WOW does he deliver!  I had such a fun time documenting his process and of course reaping the benefits of his hard work.  This recipe is definitely a process and get ready to shed some tears with all of the onions.  Cheers to my sweet hubby who blesses me when this meal shows up on the menu board!

1/2 c. unsalted butter

4 onions, sliced

2 garlic cloves, chopped

2 bay leaves

2 fresh thyme sprigs

Kosher salt & freshly ground pepper, to taste

1 c. red wine, about 1/2 bottle

3 heaping tbsp. all-purpose flour

2 quarts beef broth

1 baguette, sliced

1/2 lb. grated Gruyere (don't skimp…get the good stuff!)   

Check out the hi-tech cooking with the recipe pulled up on his ipad…

Melt the stick of butter in a large pot over medium heat.  Add the onions, garlic, bay leave, thyme and salt & pepper.  Cook until the onions are very soft and caramelized about 25 minutes.

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.  Discard the bay leaves and thyme sprigs.

Dust the onions with the flour and give them a stir.  Turn the heat down to medium low so the flour doesn't burn, and cook for 10 minutes to cook out the raw flour taste.

Now add the beef broth, bring the soup back to a simmer, and cook for 10 minutes.  Season to taste, with salt and pepper.

If you have enough feel free to enjoy a little wine and cheese.

  

When you're ready to eat, preheat the broiler.  Ladle the soup in bowls, top each with 2 slices of bread and top with cheese.  Put the bowls into the oven to toast the bread and melt the cheese. 

I would not change a thing to this amazing recipe!