Cheese Smothered Onion Soup

Name: Cheese Smothered Onion Soup
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 Tbsp butter; 8 c thinly sliced spanish onions (about 2 or 3); 1/4 tsp dried thyme leaves; 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper; 2 Tbsp all purpose flour; 6 c beef stock; 1 Tbsp olive oil; 1 large clove garlic, minced; 6 slice french bread, about 3/4-inches thick; 2 c shredded gruyere cheese

By Nancy Allen
@mawmawnan

This is a smooth, creamy, onion soup with lots of shredded Gruyere Cheese on the top, just the best.

Rating:

★★★★★ 1 vote5

Serves:

4 servings

Cook:

30 Min

Method:

Stove Top

Ingredients

3 Tbsp

butter
8 c

thinly sliced spanish onions (about 2 or 3)
1/4 tsp

dried thyme leaves
1/4 tsp

freshly ground black pepper
2 Tbsp

all purpose flour
6 c

beef stock
1 Tbsp

olive oil
1 large

clove garlic, minced
6 slice

french bread, about 3/4-inches thick
2 c

shredded gruyere cheese
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How to Make Cheese Smothered Onion Soup

Step-by-Step

In a dutch oven or large heavy saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add onions, thyme and pepper; cook, stirring often, for 15 minutes or until onions are tender and a rich golden color. Blend in flour; stir in stock Bring to a boil, stirring until thickened. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, position oven rack 6 inches from broiler; preheat broiler. In a small bowl, combine olive oil and garlic; lightly brush oil mixture over both sides of bread. Arrange on baking sheet; place under broiler and toast on both sides.
Place toasts in deep ovenproof soup bowls; sprinkle with half the cheese. Arrange bowls in large shallow baking pan. Ladle hot soup in bowls. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Place under broiler for 3 minutes or until cheese melts and is lightly browned. Serve immediately.

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