French Onion Soup is such a delicious soup, one of my favorites! It’s a gourmet type of soup that requires a few ingredients but some patience to prepare.

Ingredients: Serves 2

• 2 medium onions chopped
• 2 cloves garlic
• salt and pepper to season
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 3 bay leaves
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme
• 1 cup dry red wine
• 1 baguette, sliced
• 1 cup shredded or 12 slices Gruyere cheese
• 4 cups beef broth
• 1 stalk celery with leaves

Preparation:

In a stock pot melt the butter and add the onion and garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Add the bay leaves and thyme. Saute over a medium low heat for about 30 minutes or until caramelized and soft. Add the wine and bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer until the wine has completely evaporated, about 5-10 minutes. Discard the bay leaves and thyme sprigs. Now  add in the beef broth and celery and simmer for about 10-15 minutes. Discard the celery.

Preheat the oven to broil.

In broiler proof soup bowls divide the soup broth. Place a slice or two of the baguette and top off with the cheese. Carefully place the bowls in the oven onto a baking sheet. Broil until the cheese melts and starts to bubble, about 5 minutes. Carefully remove. Enjoy!