House Onion Soup

Onion soup is a classic French soup made with onions, butter, and stock, and it's often served as an appetizer in restaurants. The "house" in "house onion soup" likely refers to the restaurant itself, indicating that the soup is a signature dish or a specialty of the house.

Here's a simple recipe for onion soup that you can try at home:

Ingredients:

Instructions:

1. Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are softened and caramelized, about 20-25 minutes.

2. Pour in the beef broth and white wine (if using), and stir to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.

3. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes, or until the liquid has reduced slightly and the onions are very tender.

4. Preheat the broiler.

5. To assemble the soup, place a toasted slice of baguette on the bottom of a bowl. Ladle the hot soup over the bread, making sure to cover the bread completely.

6. Sprinkle the grated Gruyère cheese (if using) over the top of the soup.

7. Place the bowls under the broiler and cook until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

8. Remove from the broiler and serve immediately.

Enjoy your delicious homemade onion soup!