French Onion Soup Recipe

Bahan-bahan (6 porsi)

• 2 Tbsp olive oil (plus more to brush toasts)
• 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
• 3 lbs yellow onions (about 6 large onions, halved, peeled and thinly sliced with the grain)
• 1/2 tsp granulated sugar
• 2 g arlic cloves (minced)
• 1/2 cup dry sherry wine (or use dry vermouth or dry white wine)
• 8 cups beef stock (or broth)
• 1 bay leaf
• 3 sprigs fresh thyme (plus more to garnish (or 1/4 tsp dried thyme))
• 1 1/2 tsp salt (or to taste, divided)
• 1/2 tsp black pepper (or to taste)
• 12 slices baguette
• 8 oz gruyere cheese (1 1/2 cups shredded, divided)