French Onion Soup

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Ingredients

3 tablespoons	unsalted butter
1 tablespoon	olive oil
3 large	yellow onions, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon	sugar
1 teaspoon	salt
1/2 teaspoon	black pepper
2 tablespoons	all-purpose flour
4 cups	beef stock
1/2 cup	dry white wine
1 teaspoon	fresh thyme leaves
1 cup	grated Gruyère cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Melt the butter with the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. 2 Add the sliced onions and cook, stirring frequently, until they are soft and caramelized, about 25 minutes.
3. 3 Sprinkle the sugar, salt, and pepper over the onions and continue to cook for another 5 minutes.
4. 4 Stir in the flour and cook for 2 minutes to remove the raw flour taste.
5. 5 Gradually add the beef stock and white wine, stirring constantly to prevent lumps.
6. 6 Add the thyme and bring the soup to a simmer. Cook for 20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
7. 7 Preheat the oven broiler. Place the baguette slices on a baking sheet and toast under the broiler until golden brown.
8. 8 Ladle the soup into ovenproof bowls, place a toasted baguette slice on top of each, and sprinkle generously with Gruyère cheese.
9. 9 Place the bowls under the broiler until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown, about 3-5 minutes.