La cuisine soupe a l'oignon gratinee (onion)

8 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
½cupPeanut oil
6largesBrown onions, coarse chpd
1teaspoonThyme
3Bay leaves
1Bottle dry red wine
10cupsBeef consomme
8slicesStale French bread
poundsSwiss cheese, grated

Directions

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La Cuisine Restaurant, Windsor, Ontario, Canada Heat oil in lg pot.

Add onions and saute until cooked but not brown. Add thyme and bay leaves. Stir in wine. Bring to boil and let soup reduce for a few mins. Add consomme and cook uncovered, 20 mins. Pour soup into 8 lg ovenproof soup bowls. Top with slice of French bread. Sprinkle with cheese. Broil quickly until bubbling and golden. Serve at once. S: Fav Rest Ckbk, Bon A Submitted By DAN KLEPACH On 04-28-95