French Onion Soup

French Onion soup is a comfort food for those cold days. This soup is enjoyed with toasted bread and cheese.

Ingredients

2 Cups Vegetable broth
1 Cup white wine/light beer
3 Large Red Onions
2 Cloves garlic
1 Bay leaf
1 tsp Thyme
3 tsp Black Pepper
2 tblsp Butter
1 tblsp Olive Oil
2 tsp all purpose flour
Salt to Taste
1 Cup Gruyere or Mozzarella Cheese
Slices of Bread

Method

- Chop onions length wise
- Chop garlic nicely
- Heat a deep pan and add the butter and olive oil
- Add the onions and garlic and sautee until Onions are cooked turns pink
- Add bay leaf and thyme
- Add the flour and toss till its brown
- Add the beer and vegetable broth
- Add Salt and black pepper
- Cook for 45min
- Toast the bread slice until crisp on both sides
- Place the soup in oven safe bowls and sprinkle cheese on the top liberally
- Keep the bowl under broiler on high for about 5 min until cheese is bubbling and slightly browned.

Enjoy it hot with the toasted bread.