HOMEMADE FRENCH ONION SOUP

▢3 large onions - or about 2 lbs of onions I like to use a mixture of onions ▢3 tbs butter ▢1 teaspoon sugar ▢2 sprigs fresh thyme ▢½ teaspoon oregano leaves ▢1 bay leaf ▢½ cup cooking Sherry ▢2 quarts of veg or beef broth ▢2-3 large garlic cloves minced ▢1 baguette sliced crosswise ▢1 lb swiss cheese

INGREDIENTS

Slice onions thin. In a large stock pot or dutch oven place all onions on med-heat and allow to sweat for a few minutes.

STEP 1

Add sugar. Continue stirring and browning the onions. Adjust the heat if they are scorching or not cooking.

STEP 2

After about 10 minutes add butter, minced garlic and herbs. When the onions are a deep golden brown (about 20-25 minutes of cooking) turn the heat up. Stiring constantly-add sherry. Continue stirring on high to med-high heat for about 5 minutes. The sherry will thicken and the alcohol will be dry.

STEP 3

Add broth and let soup simmer for at least 30 minutes up to a couple of hours. Under broiler toast baguette slices till golden brown and nice and dry.

STEP 4

Shred cheese. In an oven-proof individual sized soup bowl or mug ladle in soup. Top with baguette and a handful of cheese. Place soups on a foil lined sheet cake pan and broil until cheese is melted. Serve immediately.

STEP 5

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