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13. French Onion and Mushroom Soup

This is a fun twist on classic French onion soup. The cheesy bread on top is always a crowd-pleaser.
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Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 2 large yellow onions thinly sliced
  • 8 ounces mushrooms sliced
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 4 slices French baguette
  • 1 cup shredded gruyere cheese

Method
 

  1. Melt the butter in a large pot over medium-low heat.
  2. Add the sliced onions and cook slowly for 25 minutes until they are deep brown and caramelized.
  3. Add the mushrooms and cook for 5 more minutes.
  4. Pour in the beef broth, bring to a simmer, and cook for 10 minutes.
  5. Ladle the soup into oven-safe bowls. Top each bowl with a slice of baguette and a handful of gruyere cheese.
  6. Broil in the oven for 2 to 3 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.