French Onion And Wild Mushroom Soup Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add onions and cook until caramelized, about 30 minutes.
• STEP 2.Add wild mushrooms and cook until they release their liquid, about 10 minutes.
• STEP 3.Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute. Add beef broth, red wine, thyme, and bay leaf. Simmer for 20 minutes.
• STEP 4.Preheat broiler. Ladle soup into oven-safe bowls. Top with Gruyere cheese and broil until cheese is melted and bubbly.
• STEP 5.Serve hot with crusty bread.

Cooking Tips

• Use a mix of different wild mushrooms for a more complex flavor.
• If you don't have Gruyere cheese, you can use Swiss or mozzarella instead.
• To make the soup vegetarian, use vegetable broth instead of beef broth.

Storage and Serving

• Store leftover soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Reheat the soup on the stovetop over low heat until warmed through.
• Serve the soup with a side of crusty bread or a green salad for a complete meal.