Total time: 1 hr 55 min • Prep: 10 min • Cook: 1 hr 45 min • Serves: 4 • Difficulty: Easy

Oh, the magic of the allium bulb we know as the humble onion! When caramelized and then enhanced with smooth roasted garlic cloves that have melted into a cream, the onions become amazingly sweet treats, bearing none of their signature, eye-watering bite. Here, caramelized onions float in a deep, wine-infused beef broth, for a soup that's warming and satisfyingly rich. Use 2 pounds of any kind of onions, and make the time for them to brown and sweeten, as their caramelization is the key to this recipe. A French bistro favorite, the soup is often served with a side salad of tender butter lettuce tossed with steamed green beans and waxy fingerling potatoes.