June's All Day French Onion Soup

June's All Day French Onion Soup is a rich and comforting classic French dish that features caramelized onions simmered in a flavorful broth, topped with crispy croutons and melted cheese. This soup is perfect for a cozy and satisfying meal.

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Prep Time 25

Cook Time 2

Total Time 2 25

Course Main Course

Cuisine French

Servings servings

Calories 400 kcal

Ingredients

For the soup:

¼ pound unsalted butter
2 pounds red onions , thinly sliced
2 pounds yellow onions , thinly sliced
2 sprigs thyme
1 bay leaf
½ teaspoon dry oregano
2 teaspoons sugar
⅔ cup dry sherry
⅔ cup white wine
1 quart chicken stock
⅓ cup demi-glace

For the topping:

2 cups large roasted croutons- 1"x1"
8 slices gruyere
1 cup grated gruyere
1 cup grated parmasean

Wine Pairing

Red Blend

Instructions

MELT the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
ADD the onions, thyme, bay leaf and oregano, and sauté until tender, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle the onions with the sugar and continue to sauté until well combined.
REDUCE heat to low and continue to cook the onions, covered and stirring regularly, for 45 minutes or until completely caramelized.
DEGLAZE the onions with the sherry and reduce for 5 to 7 minutes. Add the white wine and reduce for an additional 10 minutes.
ADD the chicken stock and demi-glace and simmer over low heat for 20 minutes or until reduced slightly. Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary.
FILL a serving dish ¾ the way up to the rim with boiling onion soup, top with ½ cup of the croutons in each.
COVER the entire top of the soup and dish with the sliced cheese and spread ½ cup of the mixed grated cheeses, carefully.
BROIL in the oven until the cheese is dark golden brown.
SERVE immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 15gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

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