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French Onion Soup - Instant Pot Recipe (So Easy!)

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Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3 pounds sweet onions
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup red wine
  • 8 cups beef stock
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 8 ounces gruyere cheese
  • 1 French baguette
  • Fresh chives for garnish
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Thinly slice onions parallel to the grain.
  2. Melt butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add onions with a pinch of salt.
  3. Caramelize onions about 45 minutes, stirring frequently.
  4. Add garlic, saute 1 minute. Deglaze with red wine, cook until evaporated.
  5. Add beef stock, thyme, and bay leaves. Simmer 30 minutes.
  6. Slice baguette, brush with oil, bake at 400F for 6-8 minutes until crispy.
  7. Ladle soup into oven-safe bowls. Top with bread and Gruyere cheese.
  8. Broil on high 2-3 minutes until cheese melts. Garnish with chives.