Apple French Onion Soup

By mjohnmeyer

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 3 pounds onions, sliced (about 12-15 onions)
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 apple, peeled and chopped
• 1 teaspoon thyme, chopped
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 1 cup white wine
• 2 cups beef or vegetable broth
• 1 cup apple cider (or apple juice)
• 2 bay leaves
• salt & pepper to taste
• French bread, sliced
• 1 1/2 cup gruyere or fontina, shredded

Preparation

Step 1

1. Melt the butter in a large sauce pan over medium heat. Add the onions and water and cook, covered, until completely tender and caramelized and golden, about 2 HOURS, adding more water if needed.

2. Add the chopped apple and thyme and cook for 1 minute.

3. Sprinkle in the flour and cook, stirring, for another minute. Add the wine and deglaze the pan.

4. Add the broth, cider (or apple juice) and bay leaves. Bring to a boil then reduce the heat and simmer for 30 minutes.

5. Season the soup with salt and pepper and divide the between 4 oven safe bowls. Top each bowl with a slice of French bread, followed by the cheese, and broil until the cheese is bubbling and golden brown, (about 2-3 minutes).

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