French Onion Soup

FRENCH ONION SOUP

 

8 Onions, Sliced Thinly

2 Cloves Garlic, Minced

1/3 Cup Olive Oil

2 Tbsp Flour

8 Cups Beef Stock

¼ Cup Dry White Wine

½ Tsp Thyme

1 Bay Leaf

Salt & Pepper

1 Loaf French Bread

2 Cups Grated Swiss

Directions: 

Saute onions and garlic in olive oil over low heat until tender and golden yellow. Sprinkle flour over onions and cook a few minutes more, browning flour well. Add stock and wine and bring to boil. Add thyme and bay leaf. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Add salt & pepper to taste.

Meanwhile, slice French bread into ¾ inch slices and butter both sides. Toast on griddle or oven until golden brown. Ladle soup into over proof bowls, add bread and cover with cheese. Place oven proof bowls on baking sheet lined with foil.

Bake at 350 or 5 minutes or until cheese is golden brown. 

This recipe makes a large pot, so half if you just have a few people.