French Onion Soup Recipe Tutorial The Real Thing S5 Ep563

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.

Prepare 4 pounds of onions by peeling and quartering them.

Heat olive oil and butter in a large pot over medium heat.

Add the onions and cook until caramelized, stirring frequently.

Pour in red wine and cook until reduced.

Add beef broth and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until flavors meld.

Remove from heat and ladle into bowls.

Top with slices of French bread and Swiss cheese.

Broil until cheese is melted and bubbly.

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Allergens