Melissa's Corporate Chefs
French Onion Soup Gratinée
Ingredients
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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2 pounds onions, thinly sliced
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1 quart beef stock
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2 tablespoons flour
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Salt and pepper to taste
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4 ounces Gruyere cheese, finely grated
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1 ounce Parmesan cheese, finely grated
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2 French bread, cut into thick slices
Directions
Melt butter in a large sauté pan over low heat.
Sauté onions until brown and caramelized, stirring occasionally, approximately 10 minutes.
Sprinkle onion with flour and stir until onions are coated, about 2 minutes.
Add stock and simmer for 30 minutes.
Season with salt and pepper. Heat broiler.
Toast the bread slices until lightly browned.
Pour soup into a serving crock or bowl, top with bread and sprinkle cheese liberally over bread.
Place bowl under broiler until cheese is melted and bubbly.