Onion Soup Gratinee

Serves: 2

Darlene Legros

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

54

Spice

47

Sweetness

51

Sourness

36

mins

Prep time (avg)

3.9

Difficulty

Ingredients:

6 tbsps

Olive Oil

4 sprigs

Thyme (fresh)

1 cup

Port Wine

Directions:

1

Heat the olive oil in a heavy pot over medium heat

2

Add the onions; cook and stir until golden brown, about 30 minutes

3

Add butter, garlic, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and white pepper

4

Cook and stir for about 10 minutes

5

Increase the heat to high, and stir in the white wine

6

Bring to a boil, and cook until wine has reduced by half, 3 to 5 minutes

7

Pour in the chicken stock, and simmer over medium heat for 45 minutes

8

Preheat the oven's broiler

9

Remove the thyme sprigs and bay leaf from the soup, and stir in the port wine

10

Ladle soup into 6 crocks or heat proof bowls, top each with a slice of bread, and a generous helping of Gruyere cheese

11

Place the bowls on a baking sheet for ease in handling

12

Place under the broiler for 2 to 3 minutes, until the bread and cheese are toasted and bubbly

13

Serve immediately