Classic French Onion Soup

Ingredients

• 5 tbsp. olive oil, divided
• 2 tbsp. butter
• 8 cups yellow onions, thinly sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup red cooking wine
• 4 cups beef bone broth
• 1/2 tsp. pepper
• 1/2-1 tsp. Celtic Sea salt
• 12 slices of French bread
• 2 lg garlic cloves, halved
• 3/4 cup swiss or cheddar, sliced

Instructions

1. Heat 2 tbsp. oil over in saucepan on medium heat.
2. Add onions and butter and cook and stir for 10-13 min. or till softened.
3. Reduce heat to med-low; cook for 30-40 minutes or till onions are a deep, golden brown. Stir occasionally.
4. Add minced garlic and cook 2 minutes till fragrant.
5. Stir in wine.
6. Bring to a boil; cook till liquid is reduced by half.
7. Add broth, pepper, and salt.
8. Return to a boil.
9. Reduce heat; simmer for 1 hour stirring occasionally.
10. Place bread slices on a baking sheet.
11. Brush both sides with olive oil.
12. Bake at 400 degrees for 3-5 minutes to toast.
13. Rub toasts with garlic halves.
14. To serve, place 8 oz broiler safe bowls filled with soup on baking sheet.
15. Place a toast in each bowl.
16. Top with cheese and broil 4 inches from heat till cheese is melted and beginning to brown.
17. Remove from oven and enjoy!

Cook's tip:

If you want to try a slightly different twist, switch out 2 cups of beef broth for 2 cups of chicken broth. Or mix in a cup of Epic Chipotle Beef Broth for an added layer of spice flavor! Either way is delicious!

Happy Cooking!

~ Wesley & Kaylita