Classic French Onion Soup

Ingredients:

6 large yellow onions, thinly sliced

4 tablespoons unsalted butter

2 cloves of garlic, minced

8 cups beef broth

1/2 cup dry white wine

2 bay leaves

1 teaspoon dried thyme

Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

1 baguette, sliced and toasted

1 1/2 cups grated Gruyère cheese

Directions:
Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions and cook, stirring frequently, until caramelized (about 40 minutes).

Add garlic and cook for another minute.
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