French Onion Soup

French Onion Soup

A remarkable French Onion Soup elevated with a twist. This isn't your everyday bowl, rather an elegant fusion. Picture caramelized onions, slow-cooked to a golden perfection, simmered in a velvety broth infused with the crisp notes of Sauvignon Blanc and a tantalizing hint of Spiced Rum. Each spoonful melds the earthy sweetness of the onions with the rich, complex undertones of the spirits. Topped with a crusty baguette slice, smothered in gooey combination of melted Gruyère and Havarti cheese, it’s a symphony of flavors that transforms a classic comfort food into a gourmet experience.

French Onion Soup

Ingredients

Ingredients:

3 Cups Beef Broth

2 Cups Chicken Broth

1 Cup Gruyere Cheese (Shredded)

1 Cup Havarti Cheese (Shredded)

1/4 Cup Flour

1 Baguette (Sliced)

3 Yellow Onions (Sliverer)

1 Stick Unsalted Butter

2 Cloves Garlic (Diced)

2 Twigs Thyme

1 Twig Rosemary

1 Bay Leaf

2 Tsp Spiced Rum

2 Tsp Sauvignon Blanc

Preparation

Onions:

In a large fry pan, melt a half stick butter on a medium-low heat.

Brown the butter and add onions.

Slowly cook the onions, stirring occasionally, until they are tender and golden.

Add the garlic to the pan, stirring to combine and allowing to cook for an additional minute.

Add the flour and stir to combine.

Deglaze the pan with the Sauvignon Blanc and simmer until the scent of alcohol has subsided.

Broth:

(While the onions are caramelizing)

In a medium pot on medium heat, melt the remaining butter.

Add in your Beef Broth, Chicken Broth, Bay Leaf, Rosemary, and Thyme.

Bring to a boil and down to a simmer, stirring occasionally.

Let cook for 30 minutes and remove the Thyme, Rosemary Twigs and Bay Leaf.

Add in the Caramelized Onion and simmer for an additional 10 minutes.

Finishing Touches

Preheat oven to 350⁰

Ladle the Onion Soup into an oven safe serving bowl.

Add the Baguette over top the soup and sprinkle the cheese combination generously over top.

Sprits a little of the Spiced Rum over top the cheese

Place in oven for 10 - 15 minutes, or until cheese has melted and charred slightly over top.

Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.