French Onion Soup with Beef Drippings

Ingredients

• •4 large onions, thinly sliced
• •3 tablespoons beef drippings
• •2 tablespoons butter
• •1/2 cup dry white wine
• •6 cups beef broth
• •2 bay leaves
• •Fresh thyme sprigs
• •Salt and pepper
• •Baguette slices
• •2 cups grated Gruyère cheese

Instructions

1. 1Heat drippings and butter in a large pot over medium-low heat.
2. 2Add onions and a pinch of salt. Cook slowly for 40-45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. 3Onions should be deep golden brown and caramelized.
4. 4Add wine and cook until reduced by half.
5. 5Add broth, bay leaves, and thyme. Simmer for 20 minutes.
6. 6Season with salt and pepper.
7. 7Ladle into oven-safe bowls, top with bread and cheese.
8. 8Broil until cheese is bubbly and golden.