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French Onion Soup



French onion soup au gratin.

As seen in the 'Homefront Magazine' Winter 2006 Issue.





Appetizer

Fall / Winter




Yield: 1 Litre

6 spanish onions, thinly sliced
2 oz butter, unsalted
1 tbsp canola oil
125ml white wine
1 litre chicken stock
1 bay leaf
1 sprig of fresh thyme, chopped
1 cup toasted bread croutons
12 oz shredded swiss gruyere cheese



1. Sweat onions in medium hot pan until golden brown and caramelized, about 30 minutes.
2. Add white wine, chicken stock, bay leaf and chopped thyme.
3. Cook covered for 1 hour, add salt to taste.




1. Transfer into onion soup bowl. Cover top with croutons. Sprinkle shredded cheese on top of the croutons.
2. Place soups under oven broiler and bake until cheese is melted and golden brown in colour.
3. Serve hot.