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Spicy French Onion Soup

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Appetizer, Soup
Cuisine French
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large white onions diced small
  • 2 cloves garlic crushed and minced
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 8 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf bay leaf
  • 4 slices french bread
  • 1 cup gruyere cheese grated

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and cook until softened and caramelized, about 20-25 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Deglaze the pot with red wine vinegar, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add vegetable broth, thyme, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
  • Preheat broiler. Place bread slices on a baking sheet and broil for 1-2 minutes per side, or until lightly toasted.
  • Ladle soup into oven-safe bowls. Top each bowl with a slice of toasted bread and sprinkle with gruyere cheese.
  • Broil for 2-3 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve immediately.
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