French Red Onion Soup
A rich and comforting French onion soup made with caramelized red onions, aromatic spices, and topped with crusty baguette and melted cheese. This elegant version features star anise and red wine for added depth of flavor.
Ingredients
- •2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
- •2 cups water
- •2 whole star anise
- •6 whole black peppercorns
- •2 pounds red onions
- •3 tablespoons olive oil
- •½ cup dry red wine
- •4 slices baguette
- •2 cups Manchego or Gruyère cheese
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Bring broth, water, spices, and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a boil. Remove from heat and let steep 15 minutes.
15 min
- 2.
Meanwhile, cook onions in oil with 1/4 teaspoon salt in a heavy medium pot over medium heat, covered, stirring occasionally, until deep golden, about 15 minutes. Add wine and boil, uncovered, until reduced to 2 tablespoons, about 1 minute.
16 min
- 3.
Strain broth through a sieve into onion mixture and briskly simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes. Season with salt.
10 min
- 4.
Preheat broiler.
5 min
- 5.
Ladle soup into 4 ovenproof bowls set in a 4-sided sheet pan. Place baguette slices on top and sprinkle each with 1/2 cup cheese. Broil about 6 inches from heat until cheese is melted and bubbling, about 2 minutes.
2 min