French Onion Soup au Gratin

Ingredients

• 30 gButter
• 1 tablespoonOlive oil
• 3 unitRed onion
• a gostoSalt
• 1 tablespoonWheat flour
• 118.29 mlRed wine
• 1 teaspoonWorcestershire sauce
• 3 sprigsThyme
• 2 unitBay leaf
• 946.35 mlWater
• a gostoBlack pepper

Directions

1. 1

   In a large pot, add the butter and olive oil. Bring to medium heat.

2. 2

   Slice the red onions very thinly and add them to the pot.

3. 3

   Season with salt, which will help the onion release its water and accelerate the caramelization process. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the onions are well caramelized (about 30-45 minutes).

   40 min
4. 4

   Sprinkle the wheat flour over the caramelized onions and stir for 1 minute.

   1 min
5. 5

   Pour in the red wine and Worcestershire sauce, scraping the bottom of the pot to release any caramelized residue.

6. 6

   Add the thyme sprigs, the bay leaves, and complete with water. Let it boil and simmer over low heat for about 20-30 minutes, until the broth thickens and the flavors develop.

   25 min
7. 7

   Season the soup with black pepper to taste.

Ingredients

• 1 unitBaguette
• a gostoOlive oil
• 1 cloveGarlic

Directions

1. 1

   Cut the baguette into slices. Drizzle the slices with olive oil and place in a preheated oven to toast quickly until golden and crunchy (about 5-10 minutes).

   7 min
2. 2

   Remove from oven and rub a garlic clove over each toasted slice.

Ingredients

• a gostoParmesan cheese
• a gostoGruyère cheese

Directions

1. 1

   Transfer the onion soup to a baking dish or individual bowls that can go in the oven.

2. 2

   Grate the parmesan cheese and spread a layer over the soup.

3. 3

   Arrange the garlic toasts on top of the soup.

4. 4

   Grate the Gruyère cheese and cover the toasts and soup generously.

5. 5

   Place in a preheated oven (or use the grill/broil function) until the cheese melts and becomes golden and bubbly (about 5-10 minutes).

   7 min
6. 6

   Serve immediately, enjoying the French onion soup with its melted and stretchy cheese.