Ingredients
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6 tablespoons Olive Oil
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5 large Onionspeeled and sliced
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1 teaspoon Sugar
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4 Garlic Clovesminced
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8 cups Vegetable Broth
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1/2 cup Red Wine
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2 Bay Leaves
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1 tablespoon Fresh Thyme
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8 slices French Baguette
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1 cup Gruyere Cheesegrated
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to taste Salt
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to taste Black Pepperground
Directions
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Melt the butter in a large heavy-based pan. Add the onions and fry with the lid on for 10 mins until soft. Sprinkle in the sugar and cook for 20 mins more, stirring frequently, until caramelised. |
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Add garlic and saute for 2 minutes. Stir in the flour and cook for an additional 1 minute. Increase the heat and keep stirring as you gradually add the wine, followed by the vegetable stock. Add thyme and bay leaves. Cover and simmer for 15-20 mins. |
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Preheat oven to 400°F. Slice the baguette into 1-inch thick pieces and arrange them in single layer on baking sheet. Bake for 6-8 minutes, until the bread is toasted and golden around the edges. |
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4
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Ladle the soup into bowls, top each with 2 slices of bread and top with cheese. Put the bowls into the oven to toast the bread and melt the cheese. |
