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               La Cuisine Soupe a L'oignon Gratinee (Onion)

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Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Soups

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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     1/2  cup           Peanut oil
   6      large         Brown onions -- coarse chpd
   1      teaspoon      Thyme
   3                    Bay leaves
   1                    Bottle dry red wine
  10      cups          Beef consomme
   8      slices        Stale French bread
   1 1/2  pounds        Swiss cheese -- grated

La Cuisine Restaurant, Windsor, Ontario, Canada Heat oil in lg pot.
 Add onions and saute until cooked but not brown. Add thyme and bay leaves. 
Stir in wine. Bring to boil and let soup reduce for a few mins.
 Add consomme and cook uncovered, 20 mins. Pour soup into 8 lg
 ovenproof soup bowls. Top with slice of French bread.
 Sprinkle with cheese. Broil quickly until bubbling and golden.
 Serve at once.

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