French Onion Soup

What you'll need

• 4 largeyellow onions, thinly sliced
• 3 tablespoonsbutter
• 1 tablespoonolive oil
• 6 cupsbeef broth
• 1/2 cupdry white wine or sherry (optional)
• 2fresh thyme sprigs
• 4baguette slices, toasted
• 1.5 cupsshredded Gruyère cheese
• to taste salt and black pepper

Let's cook

1. 1Melt the butter with olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and add the sliced onions.
2. 2Cook, stirring occasionally, for 30-35 minutes, until the onions are deeply caramelized and golden brown.
3. 3Deglaze with the wine, if using, scraping up any browned bits, and cook for 2 minutes.
4. 4Add the beef broth and thyme, then simmer for 15-20 minutes.
5. 5Season with salt and pepper, ladle into oven-safe bowls, and top each with a toasted baguette slice and cheese.
6. 6Broil for 2-3 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly, then serve.