"How to make French Onion Soup with the perfect balance of sweet and savory. Restaurant-quality onion soup recipe with an easy video tutorial..."
INGREDIENTS
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2 Tbsp olive oil (plus more to brush toasts)
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2 Tbsp unsalted butter
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3 lbs 6 large yellow onions, halved, peeled and thinly sliced with the grain
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1/2 tsp granulated sugar
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2 garlic cloves (minced)
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1/2 cup dry sherry wine (or use dry vermouth or dry white wine)
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8 cups beef stock or broth
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1 bay leaf
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3 sprigs fresh thyme (plus more to garnish (or 1/4 tsp dried thyme))
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1 1/2 tsp salt (or to taste, divided)
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1/2 tsp black pepper (or to taste)
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12 slices baguette
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8 oz gruyere cheese (1 1/2 cups shredded, divided)