Friday, January 4, 2013

Le Cafe Ile St. Louis Onion Soup Gratinee Review!

Le Cafe Ile St. Louis Onion Soup Gratinee


This soup has really good flavor. Don really liked it. I needed to melt the cheese more but my bowls couldn't 

go under the broiler. I will be getting some crocks. This was easy to make and very tasty.


Ingredients







Melt butter




Add onions


Caramelize the onions

Add wine


Add chicken broth



Add beef broth



Add thyme and bay leaf


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Add salt and pepper


Bring to boil


Simmer for 30 minutes


Toast bread


Put soup in bowl

Add toast

Add cheese-put in oven to melt cheese

ENJOY!!

RECIPE!!

Ingredients

  • 1 pound onion, julienned
  • 2 ounces butter
  • 4 ounces white wine
  • 1/2 gallon chicken stock
  • 1/2 gallon beef stock
  • 1 sprig thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Sliced toasted bread
  • Sliced Gruyere cheese
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions


In a hot skillet, add butter and onions. Caramelize the onions. Deglaze with 4 ounces white wine and reduce. Add the chicken stock, beef stock, thyme, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil and simmer for 30 minutes. Adjust taste if needed. Pour soup into bowl and cover with the toasted bread and cheese. Place under broiler until cheese is melted and golden brown.

Enjoy!!


I put it with  a ham and swiss on french bread, toasted
 with a cold glass of milk.

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