Gluten-Free French Onion Soup

Ingredients:

4 large onions, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons butter or olive oil
4 cups gluten-free beef broth
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme)
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 cup grated Gruyere cheese (or any other melting cheese)
Gluten-free baguette or bread slices, toasted
Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Instructions:

In a large pot, melt the butter or heat the olive oil over medium heat.

Add the thinly sliced onions to the pot and cook slowly, stirring occasionally, until they become soft and caramelized. This process can take about 30-40 minutes.

Once the onions are nicely caramelized, pour in the gluten-free beef broth and add the fresh thyme leaves. If using dried thyme, you can add it here too.

Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and let it cook for another 10-15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Preheat your oven's broiler.

Ladle the hot soup into individual oven-safe bowls, leaving some space at the top.

Place a toasted gluten-free baguette slice on top of each bowl of soup.

Sprinkle a generous amount of grated Gruyere cheese (or any other melting cheese) over the bread.

Place the bowls on a baking sheet and put them under the broiler for a few minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the bread is nicely toasted.

Carefully remove the bowls from the oven using oven mitts.

Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

Enjoy your comforting and gluten-free French Onion Soup as a hearty and classic dish! Just make sure that all the ingredients, including the beef broth and cheese, are certified gluten-free to avoid any cross-contamination if you have gluten sensitivities or allergies.