French Garlic Soup

By Chef B. Boukim

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 35 min · Total: 50 min · Serves 4

Ingredients

• 20 cloves Garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 2 medium Yellow onions, sliced
• 4 cups Vegetable broth
• 1/2 cup Dry white wine
• 1 tsp Fresh thyme leaves
• 1 leaf Bay leaf
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 tbsp Butter
• 4 slices Country bread, sliced and toasted
• 1 cup Gruyère cheese, grated
• to taste Salt and pepper

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil and butter in a large pot over medium-low heat. Add sliced onions and cook for 10 minutes until soft.
2. Add the sliced garlic and cook gently for 8-10 minutes until golden and fragrant, not browned.
3. Pour in the white wine and deglaze, scraping any bits from the bottom. Simmer until reduced by half.
4. Add vegetable broth, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
5. Ladle the soup into oven-safe bowls. Place a toasted bread slice on top and cover generously with Gruyère cheese.
6. Broil for 2-3 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden. Serve immediately.