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A rich, savory soup made by slow-caramelizing onions, finished with toasted bread and melty cheese. Deeply comforting and full of soul.

Why It’s Special:
✅ Deep, layered flavor from simple ingredients
✅ Gooey melted cheese topping
✅ Perfect cozy meal for chilly days

Ingredients:

4 large yellow onions, thinly sliced

3 tbsp butter

1 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp sugar (optional, for caramelizing)

1 tbsp flour (for slight thickening)

5 cups beef or vegetable broth

Salt & black pepper to taste

1 bay leaf, 1 sprig thyme (optional)

Baguette slices, toasted

Gruyère or mozzarella cheese, grated

Instructions:

1. Caramelize Onions:
   Melt butter and olive oil in a large pot. Add onions and a pinch of salt. Cook on medium-low heat, stirring often, for 30–40 minutes until golden and jammy. Add sugar halfway if needed.
2. Thicken Slightly:
   Sprinkle in flour. Stir and cook 1–2 minutes to remove raw taste.
3. Add Broth & Simmer:
   Pour in broth. Add bay leaf and thyme if using. Simmer uncovered for 20 minutes. Season to taste.
4. Prepare Bread & Cheese:
   Toast baguette slices.
5. Broil:
   Broil briefly until cheese is bubbling and golden.

Serve Hot:
Enjoy with extra black pepper or fresh thyme!

Tips for Amazing Onion Soup:
✅ Low and slow caramelizing = best flavor.
✅ Use a mix of butter and olive oil for richness.
✅ Broil just before serving for maximum cheesiness.