INGREDIENTS
6 tbsp
unsalted butter
2 tbsp
olive oil
4 lb
yellow onions (about 6 medium onions) ( peeled, halved, sliced into 1/4” strips from top to bottom through the root end )
1/2 tsp
brown sugar
salt
pepper
4
garlic cloves (minced)
1/2 cup
water
1 tbsp
balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp
Worcestershire
1 tbsp
reduced sodium soy sauce
2 tbsp
flour
8 cups
low sodium beef broth
2
bay leaves
1 tbsp
fresh thyme leaves or 1 teaspoon dried
1/2 tsp
dried parsley
1/4 tsp
EACH dried oregano, paprika
1
-1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
6
slices crusty artisan bread or 12 slices thinner baguette slices (sliced into 1/2-inch thick slices)
6 oz
shredded Gruyere cheese (about 1 1/2 cups)