A comforting Smoked Gouda French Onion Soup perfect for snow days. It's made with caramelized onions, rich beef stock, and flavors of brandy and sherry, topped with toasted baguette and melted Gruyere and smoked gouda cheese.
1: Melt butter in a large pot, add onions and salt. Sauté for 50 mins on medium low heat or until the onions are golden brown.
2: Add brandy and flambé, reduce by half and then add sherry, reduce by half again.
3: Stir in flour until fully incorporated. Add stock, thyme and bay leaf, simmer for 20 mins. Add salt and pepper to taste.
4: Slice the baguette into 1 inch thick pieces, season with olive oil, salt and pepper. Toast in a dry pan for 3 mins on medium heat or until golden brown.
5: Ladle soup into an oven-proof bowl or casserole dish, cover with baguette and cheese. Bake in the oven for 10 mins at 350°F. Enjoy!
