Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 stick butter
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 5 medium onions halved, then sliced
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 3 Tbsp flour
- 2 Tbsp sherry wine
- 1 cup red wine
- 1 quart beef broth
- 1 quart chicken broth
- 2 shakes Worcestershire sauce (optional)
- crusty bread
- Gruyere, Cheddar, Swiss, or Parmesan cheese whatever your preference
Instructions
- In a large, heavy pot, melt stick of butter, and then add olive oil and onions.
- Cook for about 10 minutes, then add garlic, a pinch of salt, and teaspoon of thyme.
- Cook for another 15-20 minutes until onions are browned.
- Add the sherry wine and scrape off any browned bits on the bottom of the pan. Cook for a couple minutes until the sherry wine has been absorbed by the onions.
- Add red wine and let simmer for 5-10 minutes.
- Add flour, stir well, and cook for about 5 minutes.
- Add broths and Worcestershire sauce, if using. Let simmer for about 20 minutes.
- While the soup is simmering, butter both sides of your crusty bread and top with a generous helping of cheese. Stick in either the oven under the broiler or in the toaster oven for a few minutes until the cheese starts to melt.
- Serve soup in bowls topped with a slice of the bread and cheese.
Notes
You can use a variety of "bread" products in place of the crusty bread. Naan, English muffins, dinner rolls, even sandwich bread will work. If it's a soft bread, toast it a bit first without the cheese to get it slightly crispy.
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