Classic French Onion Soup Gratinée

Classic French Onion Soup Gratinée

French onion soup is rustic bistro cooking. The secret: slowly caramelizing onions until deep, sweet complexity.

Ingredients

  • 6 large yellow onions
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 8 cups beef stock
  • Baguette slices
  • 200g Gruyère cheese

Method

Caramelize onions 45-60 minutes. Deglaze with wine, add stock. Simmer 30 minutes. Ladle into bowls, top with bread and cheese. Broil until bubbly.