Soupe à l'Oignon

Description

Onion Soup. Serves 6.

Ingredients

• 1 large onion, thinly sliced
• 2 cups dry white wine
• 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
• 6 cups unsalted chicken stock
• 6 slices crusty baguette
• 2 cups (5 ounces) freshly grated Gruyère or Emmental cheese

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 425 °F.
2. Combine the onion, wine,and butter in a baking dish and braise, uncovered, until the onion is very soft and most of the liquid is absorbed, about 45 minutes.
3. Increase the oven temperature to broil.
4. In a another pan, bring the stock to a boil.
5. Distribute the onions among soup bowls and pour the stock. Place a slice of baguette and cover with the grated cheese. Place under broiler until cheese melts and slightly browned.
6. Serve at once.