French Onion Soup. Cooking with Brenda Gantt

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.

Cut 9 large yellow onions into thin slivers.

In a pot, combine 3 sticks of unsalted butter and 9 tablespoons of olive oil.

Sauté the onions in the butter and olive oil until soft.

Mince 9 cloves of garlic and add to the mixture after the onions are sautéed.

Add 6 teaspoons of dried thyme to the mixture.

Pour in 15 cups of beef broth, stirring to combine.

Add 3 teaspoons of Worcestershire sauce, a pinch of salt, and a pinch of black pepper.

Prepare French bread by cutting it into cubes for topping.

Layer the soup in bowls, top with cheese and bread, and place in the oven to melt the cheese.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens