Onion Soup Gratinee

Makes 4 servings

ingredients

3 Tbs unsalted butter
1 1/2 lb yellow onions, thinly sliced
6 Tbs dry red wine
3 tbs dry Sherry
5 cups beef stock or canned broth
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp dried thyme, crumbled
1/2 tsp dried oregano, crumbled
1/2 tsp white pepper
1 bay leaf
2 shallots or green onions, thinly sliced
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1 large garlic clove, minced
8 toasted French bread baguette slices
8 slices Gruyère cheese

directions

Melt 2 Tbs butter in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add yellow onions and cook until very soft and caramelized, stirring frequently, about 40 minutes. Add wine and Sherry and bring to boil, scraping up any browned bits. Add stock, Worcestershire, thyme, oregano, pepper and bay leaf. Reduce heat and simmer soup 30 minute, stirring occasionally.

Source: Kathy