French Onion Soup with Port Wine Recipe

This rich and flavorful French onion soup is the perfect balance of caramelized onions, savory beef stock, and melted cheese. Enjoy this comforting dish that will warm you up with every spoonful.

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 6 white onions, sliced into thin rings
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 pinch salt, plus more to taste
• 1 teaspoons ground black pepper, plus more to taste
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon dried thyme
• cup port wine
• 1 (32 ounce) carton beef stock
• 5 slices French bread
• 5 slices Swiss cheese
• cup shredded Parmagiano-Reggiano cheese

Directions

1. In a large pot, melt butter with olive oil over medium-low heat.
2. Add sliced onions and minced garlic. Season with a pinch of salt and black pepper. Stir to combine.
3. Cook the onion mixture, stirring every 10 minutes to prevent browning too quickly, until the onions are caramelized. This will take about 1 hour.
4. Once the onions are caramelized, stir in brown sugar and thyme. Allow the sugar to melt into the onions for about 2 minutes.
5. Pour in the port wine, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Bring the mixture to a boil and continue simmering for an additional 5 minutes.
6. Pour in the beef stock and continue to cook for another 10 minutes. Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
7. Preheat the oven's broiler to high. Place 5 oven-safe crocks onto a baking sheet.
8. Evenly ladle the soup into the crocks. Top each serving with a slice of French bread, followed by a slice of Swiss cheese. Sprinkle with Parmagiano-Reggiano cheese on top.
9. Place the crocks under the preheated broiler for 2 to 3 minutes or until the cheese is melted and browned.
10. Remove from the oven and serve hot. Enjoy your delicious French onion soup!

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