Gluten Free French Onion Soup

I have never been a huge onion soup fan but I grew up in a house with a mother who loved it. After getting sick at the beginning of the weekend with this ridiculous cold I had a strange craving for it. I may blame the amazing onion gravy for this. While out shopping we decided to swing in to the Trader Joes closest to us to pick up the ingredients. Looking at the recipe it seemed to be a pretty simple meal, little did I know a lot of patience was needed.

You will need:

• 2 tbsp. EVOO plus 2 additional tbsp.
• 4 yellow onions, peeled and thinly sliced.
• 2 tbsp. gluten free flour
• 4 cups gluten free beef stock (Trader Joes is officially my new favorite)
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 tbsp. thyme
• 3 tsp honey
• 1 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
• gluten free French bread rolls or loafs
• 1 oz gruyere cheese
• slices of Swiss cheese (Keith doesn't do Swiss so we opted for a Colby Swiss)

To make:

• Heat 2 tbsp. evoo to medium heat in a large pot.
• Add the onions. Stir occasionally until the begin to brown)
• Turn the heat to low and be patient stirring every 15 minutes (10 once they are closer).
• Once they look dark brown ang gooey looking add the beef stock, bay leaf, thyme, honey and balsamic vinegar.
• Allow to simmer for 10 minutes and add the salt and pepper to taste.
• Remove from heat and preheat the oven to broil (low)
• In a separate pot heat the additional 2 tbsp. of oil and add the flour to create a roux.
• Allow to cook for 2 more minutes (take this time to toast your bread pieces) and then add to the soup.
• Ladle your serving portions into your individual size oven safe containers and place toasted bread pieces on top.
• Layer your cheese slices, and sprinkle with your grated gruyere.
• Place containers in the oven until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
• Serve hot (warn that it's hot!) and enjoy!!