Fabulous French Onion Soup
Servings Prep Time
4servings 10minutes
Cook Time
35minutes
Servings Prep Time
4servings 10minutes
Cook Time
35minutes
Ingredients
  • 3tbsp butter
  • 1tbsp oil
  • 1large yellow onionquartered and sliced onion “quarter moon” shaped slices
  • 4smaller sweet onionsquartered and sliced onion “quarter moon” shaped slices
  • 2tsp brown sugar
  • 3sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2cloves garlicminced
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2cup brandy
  • 3/4cup red wine
  • 4cups beef brothwarmed
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4slices thick french breadtoasted (look for bread that is a big enough diameter to almost cover the opening of the crocks–or use croutons instead)
  • 4slices Gruyere cheeseor swiss
  • 4slices provolone cheese
  • Paprika for garnish
Instructions
  1. Add butter and oil to the Instant Pot. Using the display panel select the SAUTÉ function.
  2. When butter is melted, add onion, brown sugar, thyme, garlic and bay leaf to the pot.
  3. Cook and stir for 10-15 minutes until onions have cooked down by half and have a pasta-like consistency.
  4. Add brandy to the pot and deglaze by using a wooden spoon to scrape any brown bits from the bottom of the pot.
  5. Continue to cook and stir until alcohol has cooked off, then add red wine and warmed broth to the pot and stir.
  6. Turn the pot off by selecting CANCEL , then secure the lid, making sure the vent is closed.
  7. Using the display panel select the MANUAL or PRESSURE COOK function*. Use the +/- keys and program the Instant Pot for 8 minutes.
  8. When the time is up, quick-release the remaining pressure. Remove and discard thyme stems and bay leaf. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  9. Ladle the soup into crocks, place a slice of bread on each crock and a slice of cheese on each piece of bread. Sprinkle with paprika.
  10. Put crocks on a baking sheet lined with foil and set under the broiler until the top begins to bubble and brown, 5-7 minutes.
Recipe Notes

*The MANUAL and PRESSURE COOK buttons are interchangeable