Onion Soup Gratinee Recipe

Name: Onion Soup Gratinee
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds yellow onions, sliced thin; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 tablespoon olive oil; Large pinch of sugar; Salt and pepper; 2 tablespoons flour; 4 cups beef broth; 1/2 cup dry white wine; A cheesecloth bag containing 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 12 parsley sprigs, 8 peppercorns and a bay leaf; 1/2 cup finely minced onion; 2 -3 tablespoons Cognac; 8 slices crusty French bread, cut 1-inch thick; Melted unsalted butter to taste; 1 large clove garlic, halved; 1 l/2 cups freshly grated Gruyere; 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan

Servings: persons

1 1/2 pounds yellow onions, sliced thin
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
Large pinch of sugar
Salt and pepper
2 tablespoons flour
4 cups beef broth
1/2 cup dry white wine
A cheesecloth bag containing 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 12 parsley sprigs, 8 peppercorns and a bay leaf
1/2 cup finely minced onion
2 -3 tablespoons Cognac
8 slices crusty French bread, cut 1-inch thick
Melted unsalted butter to taste
1 large clove garlic, halved
1 l/2 cups freshly grated Gruyere
1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan

1
Make the soup: In a large saucepan cook the onions in the butter and oil with sugar, salt and pepper to taste over moderately low heat, covered, stirring occasionally, until soft.
2
Uncover and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until golden brown.
3
Add the flour and cook, stirring, 2 minutes.
4
Add the stock, wine, cheesecloth bag and salt and pepper to taste and cook, partially covered, skimming occasionally, 30 minutes.
5
Season with minced onion and Cognac.
6
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Arrange slices of bread on baking sheet, brush both sides with melted butter and bake, turning once, for 15 minutes, or until golden.
7
Rub with garlic.
8
Transfer soup to ovenproof bowls and cover with bread slices.
9
Sprinkle with cheeses and drizzle with melted butter.
10
Bake for 15 minutes, or until soup is simmering and cheese has melted.
11
Run under a preheat broiler until cheese is golden.
12
Recommended Wine: 1995 Beaujolais Nouveau

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 pounds yellow onions, sliced thin, 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon olive oil, Large pinch of sugar, and more.

Yes, Onion Soup Gratinee falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Onion Soup Gratinee

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