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Recipe Summary
15 minutes
1 hour 15 minutes
6
Dinner
One Pot
Recipe Ingredients
1 large baguette, sliced
¼ cup unsalted butter
3 pounds sweet onions, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
⅓ cup dry white wine
6 cups beef broth
4 sprigs fresh thyme
2 bay leaves
2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
Salt and pepper to taste
1½ cups shredded Gruyère cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Recipe Directions
1. Broil the Baguette Slices
Set oven to broil.
Add baguette slices to a baking sheet and broil until golden, about 2 minutes on each side.
2. Caramelize the Onions
In your Larder & Vine Dutch Oven over medium heat, melt butter and sauté onions for about 30 to 40 minutes. Stir often until caramelized.
3. Add Garlic and Deglaze
Add in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in wine and scrape the bottom of your Dutch Oven.
4. Build the Broth
Add beef broth, thyme, and bay leaves, then bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer, stirring occasionally until reduced, about 15 to 20 minutes. Remove thyme sprigs and bay leaves.
5. Season the Soup
Stir in balsamic vinegar and season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Top with Bread and Cheese
Evenly place the baguette slices on top and sprinkle cheese over to cover the baguette slices.
7. Broil and Serve
Broil in the oven for about 3 to 5 minutes, or until golden brown on top. Serve immediately and enjoy!
