French Onion Soup

For a chilly winter evening, cozy up with this delicious onion soup with a fresh crispy french baguette topped with gruyere cheese made with our 2022 Coast Runner Grenache Blanc wine!

Ingredients:

• 1 stick of butter

• 3 large onions

• 1 tsp of minced garlic

• 1 tbsp of cornstarch

• 32 oz of beef stock

• 1/2 cup of GCW Coast Runner Grenache Blanc

• 2 sprigs of thyme

• 1 french baguette

• 16 oz of gruyere cheese

• salt and pepper

Directions:

1. In a large saucespan melt stick of butter over medium heat

2. Once butter is melted add in chopped onions and sauté till golden brown and fragrant

3. Add in minced garlic and cornstrach

4. Add in beef stock, GCW Coast Runner Grenache Blanc, thyme, and salt and pepper to taste.

5. Continue to stir until slightly thickened

6. Allow that to continue simmering for about 30 minutes on low heat, stirring occasionally

7. Preheat oven to broil and ladle the soup into 4 to 6 oven safe bowls and top with sliced bread.

8. Sprinkle generously with gruyere cheese

9. Allow to broil until cheese is slightly browned and bubbly

10. Removed from broiler and garnish with a spring of thyme and serve

Tips and tricks:

To fully enjoy your French baguette, cut into 2 inch slices and add more cheese onto bread and broil to dip into soup.

Not only is this delicious French onion soup made with our brand new 2022 Coast Runner Grenache Blanc wine but it also pairs beautifully with a glass of it!