Texas Roadhouse French Onion Soup

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced (about 6 cups)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/8 teaspoon dried bay leaf, crumbled
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 4 cups beef broth
• 1 cup dry white wine (like Pinot Grigio)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 slices French bread, toasted
• 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese

Steps

1. Melt butter in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onions, salt, pepper, thyme, and bay leaf. Cover and cook for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions are softened and golden brown.
2. Increase heat to medium-high and cook, uncovered, for an additional 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions are caramelized and deep brown.
3. Sprinkle flour over onions and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
4. Gradually whisk in beef broth and white wine. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
5. Remove bay leaf and discard. Stir in garlic.
6. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
7. Ladle soup into oven-safe bowls. Top each bowl with a toasted French bread slice and sprinkle with Gruyère cheese.
8. Bake for 5-7 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
9. Broil for 1-2 minutes, watching closely, until cheese is golden brown and crispy.