Gruyere and Cognac French Onion Soup | Emeril Lagasse

gruyere cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: emmental cheese

Emmental is a more affordable cheese that melts well.

cognac

🥗Healthier: brandy

💰Cheaper: white wine

Brandy is a less expensive alternative with similar flavor.

Start caramelizing onions until they shrink down and get a bright color.

Add a little bit of thyme, salt, and black pepper to the onions.

Pour in a combination of beef broth and chicken broth.

Add cognac to the mixture.

Top the soup with lightly toasted croutons made from French baguette.

Generously sprinkle gruyere cheese over the croutons.

Preheat the oven to 500° or set it to broil.

Place the bowls in the oven for about 6 minutes until the cheese is golden brown.

Remove from the oven and serve, sharing with friends.

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