This is my take on the Classic French Onion Soup! Ingredients (serves 2–3) Soup • 4–5 large yellow onions, thinly sliced • 2 tbsp butter • ½ tsp flour (optional, for slight body) • 4 cups hot water • 1 chicken stock cube • 1 small bay leaf • 1 small sprig fresh rosemary • Salt • Freshly ground black pepper • Pinch of brown sugar • ½ tsp Worcestershire sauce (max) Topping • Baguette slices • Gouda cheese, grated (main cheese) • Mozzarella cheese, small amount (for melt) ⸻ Instructions 1. Caramelize the onions 1. Melt butter in a heavy pot over medium-low heat. 2. Add onions without seasoning. 3. Cook slowly, stirring often, 35–45 minutes, until onions are deeply golden, soft, and jammy. ⸻ 2. Optional flour step • Only if using flour: 1. Lower heat. 2. Sprinkle ½ tsp flour over the onions. 3. Stir constantly 1–2 minutes to cook out raw flour taste. ⸻ 3. Add broth 1. Add hot water. 2. Dissolve chicken stock cube. 3. Bring to a gentle simmer. ⸻ 4. Add h...