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Classic French Onion Soup with a Shortcut Hack: 1 Amazing Win

Classic French Onion Soup with a Shortcut Hack
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Make a rich, classic French Onion Soup quickly using a simple shortcut. Skip the hours of caramelizing onions and enjoy this comforting soup tonight.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups good quality beef broth
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 4 slices day-old baguette or French bread
  • 4 ounces Gruyère cheese, shredded

Instructions

  1. Melt butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  2. Add the sliced onions, sugar, and salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 15 to 20 minutes, until the onions are softened and lightly golden. This is the shortcut—we are not aiming for deep brown caramelization.
  3. Pour in the white wine (if using) and let it cook down for 2 minutes, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
  4. Add the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and thyme. Bring the soup to a simmer.
  5. Reduce heat to low, cover partially, and let it simmer for 15 minutes to let the flavors combine.
  6. Preheat your broiler.
  7. Ladle the soup into oven-safe bowls. Top each bowl with a slice of bread.
  8. Sprinkle the shredded Gruyère cheese generously over the bread.
  9. Place the bowls on a baking sheet and carefully place them under the broiler. Broil for 2 to 4 minutes, watching constantly, until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly browned.
  10. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • You can use pre-shredded cheese, but grating Gruyère yourself melts better.
  • If you skip the wine, add another 1/2 cup of broth or water.
  • Taste the broth and adjust salt before broiling.

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