"Enjoy my signature French onion soup the way my granddaughter Becky does. I make it for her in a crock bowl complete with garlic croutons and gobs of melted Swiss cheese on top. —Lou Sansevero, Ferron, Utah..."
INGREDIENTS
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5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
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1 tablespoon butter
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8 cups thinly sliced onions (about 3 pounds)
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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1/2 cup port wine
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2 cartons (32 ounces each) beef broth
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1/2 teaspoon pepper
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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24 slices French bread baguette (1/2 inch thick)
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2 large garlic cloves, peeled and halved
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3/4 cup shredded Gruyere or Swiss cheese (about 3 ounces)