French Onion Soup

By advancedlca

Ingredients

• 8 onions, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 8 cups beef stock
• 1/4 cup dry white wine
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt & Pepper
• 1 loaf French Bread
• 2 cups grated Gruyere

Preparation

Step 1

Saute onions and garlic in oil over low heat until tender and golden yellow.

Sprinkle flour over onions, cook a few minutes more, browning the flour well.

Add stock and wine and bring to a boil, add thyme and bay leaf. Reduce heat, cover and simmer gently for 20 minutes or so. Add salt & pepper, to taste.

Meanwhile, slice French bread into 3/4-inch slices and butter both sides. Toast on griddle until golden brown.

Ladle soup into ovenproof bowl, add toasted bread and cover with cheese. (I use individual soup bowls). Place ovenproof bowl on a baking sheet lined with tin foil. Run under broiler for approx 5 minutes or until cheese is melted and browned.