French Onion Soup

Ingredients

• 6-7 onions, cut into quarter moons
• 1 stick butter
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1 can chicken broth
• 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• Balsamic vinegar to taste
• Worcestershire sauce to taste
• Soy sauce to taste
• 64 oz beef broth
• 2-3 bay leaves
• 1 baguette loaf, sliced
• Gruyère or Swiss cheese
• Salt to taste

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Instructions

1. 1

   In a covered Dutch oven, sweat onions with butter and olive oil over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally

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2. 2

   Continue cooking onions, gradually increasing heat and stirring more frequently

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3. 3

   When onions are soft and shrunken, strain and collect the liquid in a bowl

4. 4

   Brush onion juice over both sides of baguette slices and set aside

5. 5

   Return strained onions to medium-high heat, uncovered

6. 6

   Deglaze frequently with chicken broth, waiting for fond to form between additions

7. 7

   Add garlic, brown sugar, balsamic vinegar, Worcestershire, and soy sauce, deglazing between each

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8. 8

   Once onions are deeply caramelized, pour in beef broth and add bay leaves

9. 9

   Cover and simmer on medium heat until ready to serve

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10. 10

    Toast baguette slices in a 400°F oven, then top with cheese and broil until melted

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11. 11

    Ladle soup into bowls and top with cheesy bread