French Onion Soup

By Shaylie

Ingredients

• 5 yellow onions
• 1/4 pound butter
• 3 bay leaves
• 1 tablespoon thyme
• 1 tablespoon black pepper
• 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 cup brandy
• 2 cups red wine
• 1 gallon beef stock
• Croutons to taste
• Gruyere cheese to taste

Preparation

Step 1

In Dutch oven, cook onion and butter until caramelized. Add bay leaves, thyme, black pepper, Worcestershire sauce, brandy and wine. Simmer for 1/2 hour. Add beef stock and simmer for another 1/2 hour. Before serving, top with croutons and Gruyere.