Fabulous French Onion Soup By: Chop Secrets Cuisine French Course Soup Difficulty Easy Duration 30-60 min Cooking Technique Pressure Cook, Sauté Keywords 30-60 min, 4 servings, bay leaf, beef broth, brandy, brown sugar, butter, contributed, cook 35 min, easy, french, french onion soup, fresh thyme, garlic, gruyere cheese, insta pot soup, instant pot french onion soup, instant pot soup, instant pot soup recipe, oil, paprika for garnish, prep 10 min, pressure cook, pressure cooker recipes, provolone cheese, red wine, salt and pepper, sauté, soup, soup recipes, sweet onions, thick french bread, yellow onion Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 35 min Servings 4 servings Ingredients 3 tbsp butter1 tbsp oil1 large yellow onion4 smaller sweet onions2 tsp brown sugar3 sprigs fresh thyme2 cloves garlic1 bay leaf1/2 cup brandy3/4 cup red wine4 cups beef brothSalt and pepper4 slices thick french bread4 slices Gruyere cheese4 slices provolone cheesePaprika for garnish Instructions Add butter and oil to the Instant Pot. Using the display panel select the SAUTÉ function. When butter is melted, add onion, brown sugar, thyme, garlic and bay leaf to the pot. Cook and stir for 10-15 minutes until onions have cooked down by half and have a pasta-like consistency.Add brandy to the pot and deglaze by using a wooden spoon to scrape any brown bits from the bottom of the pot. Continue to cook and stir until alcohol has cooked off, then add red wine and warmed broth to the pot and stir. Turn the pot off by selecting CANCEL , then secure the lid, making sure the vent is closed.Using the display panel select the MANUAL or PRESSURE COOK function*. Use the +/- keys and program the Instant Pot for 8 minutes.When the time is up, quick-release the remaining pressure. Remove and discard thyme stems and bay leaf. Add salt and pepper to taste.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.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. Notes *The MANUAL and PRESSURE COOK buttons are interchangeable Previous Next