How To Make American French Onion Soup | Food Wishes

Gruyère cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: mozzarella cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories, while mozzarella is often more affordable.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and chicken broth is typically less expensive.

Peel and cut 6 large yellow onions in half, then cut them into large rectangles instead of thin strips.

Place a large oven-safe skillet on medium heat and melt a big chunk of butter.

Add the onions and a big pinch of salt, stirring to coat the onions in butter.

Transfer the skillet to a preheated oven at 425°F and roast the onions, stirring every 15-20 minutes until very well caramelized, about 1 hour.

Once caramelized, return the skillet to the stove on medium heat to finish browning the onions and develop a dark brown fond.

Deglaze the pan with a splash of sherry wine and a smaller splash of sherry vinegar, scraping up the brown bits from the bottom and sides of the pan.

Transfer the onion mixture to a soup pot, add a few sprigs of thyme, and pour in half beef broth and half chicken broth.

Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, skimming any foam or fat that rises to the top.

Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for at least 1 hour, adding a splash of stock or water if it reduces too much.

Prepare buttery crispy croutons by painting slices of French bread with melted butter and broiling until crispy.

Fill heat-proof bowls or crocks with the soup, top with the buttery croutons, and cover with a blend of extra sharp cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese.

Sprinkle a little cayenne pepper on top, then broil the bowls for about 5-6 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.

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