French 7-onion soup vote now PreviousNext Main DishEasy1 hour Send this recipe to a friend Print this page Ask a question to the author Post your photo of this recipe Ingredients 4 2 tablespoons butter 1/4 cup olive oil 3 pounds onions, thinly sliced to about 8 cups' worth 1 teaspoon sugar 1/4 cup flour 1 cup red wine 4 cups beef broth 1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme 2 bay leaves salt and pepper to taste 4 1/2-inch-thick pieces of baguette 1 clove garlic 1/2 cup shredded gruyere cheese 1/2 cup shredded swiss cheese View the directions