French Onion Soup

By Lsweetnell

Ingredients

• 6 medium size yellow onions, sliced
• 1 garlic cloves, minced
• 6 ounces unsalted butter
• 2 cups of dry white wine
• 4 cups beef stock
• 4 cups vegetable stock
• 4 Tbsp demi-glaze base
• 2 bay leaves
• 1/4 tablespoon ground thyme
• 1 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1/4 cup brandy
• 1/2 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• Pinch of pepper
• 1 baguette, sliced and toasted
• 1 pound Gruyere or provolone cheese, sliced

Preparation

Step 1

In a large pot, caramelize onions and garlic with butter about 30 minutes, add white wine and let it reduce all the way, add stock and demi-glaze, bay leaves, thyme and salt, bring it to boil for 4 minutes then turn to low flame for 15 more minutes add brandy and vinegar.

To serve: Ladle the soup into bowls, top each with 2 slices of toasted baguette slices and top with cheese slice. Put the bowls into the oven and broil until cheese melts.