The Best French Onion Soup

French Onion Soup

1. Caramelize the onions [00:08]

• Thinly slice a generous amount of onions.
• Melt butter in a large pot and add the onions.
• Cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently.
• Deglaze the pot with a tiny tablespoon of water whenever the onions start to brown. Repeat this deglazing process for 15-20 minutes until perfectly caramelized.

2. Prepare the soup base [00:23]

• Pour in white wine and beef stock.
• Add fresh thyme and a splash of Worcestershire sauce.
• Let the mixture simmer.

3. Prepare the baguette toasts [00:34]

• Slice a baguette into rounds.
• Place them on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and toast them.

4. Assemble and bake [00:01]

• Ladle the hot soup into a bowl.
• Place the toasted bread on top and cover generously with grated cheese.
• Bake or broil until the cheese is melted and bubbling.