Instant Pot French Onion Soup

 

Ingredients:

3 Tbsp butter

3-4 large yellow onions (2 1/2-3 lbs)

2 cloves garlic

1 tsp thyme

1 bay leaf

1/2 cup dry red wine

8 cups beef broth

3/4 tsp salt

1/2 tsp pepper

sliced baguette

4 ounces shredded Gruyere or swiss cheese. (or white cheddar)

Turn instant pot to sauté. Melt the butter. Add the onions, garlic, thyme, and bay leaf. Cook until the onions soften (about 5 minutes). Stir in 3 Tbsp water. Cover and seal the instant pot. Cook on high pressure for 20 minutes. When finished, release the pressure immediately. 

Turn the Instant pot back to sauté. Cook for about 5 minutes. Add the wine and bring to a simmer. Let simmer for 10 minutes. Add the beef broth. Bring to a simmer and let cook for about 10 minutes. Add the salt and pepper. 

Preheat your oven's broiler. But the baguette on a baking sheet and sprinkle with the cheese. Broil until bubbly and golden brown. (2-3 minutes)

Put the soup in a bowl and top with the baguette.