*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                        Classic French Onion Soup

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Soups                            Vegetables

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   3      large         Yellow onions -- slice thin
   3      tablespoons   Peanut oil
   1      cup           Dry white wine
   3      cans          Beef or chicken broth
     1/2  teaspoon      Salt
     1/4  teaspoon      White pepper
   1                    Bouquet Garni*
   1                    Loaf French bread; 1" sl -- toast 3 min per side
   4      ounces        Gruyere cheese -- grate
                        Fresh thyme for garnish

*Bouquet Garni-Tie together 3 sprigs parsley, 2 sprigs thyme and 1/2 bay leaft
 with string or enclose herbs in square of cheesecloth secured with string
. Heat oil in Dutch oven. Add onions; cook and stir 15 minutes or until lightly
 browned. Reduce heat to medium; cook, stirring occasionally, 30 to 45 minutes
 until onions are deep golden brown. Add wine; cook over high heat 3 to 5 minutes
 or until liquid is reduced by healf. Add broth, salt, pepper and bouquet garni; bring
 to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Simmer 25 to 20 minutes; remove bouquet garni and
 discard. Ladle soup into 4 heatproof bowls; top with bread and cheese. Broil, 4" 
from heat, 2 to 3 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and browned. Serve hot, garnished, 
if desired.

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