2 tb Unsalted butter
1/4 c Vegetable oil
3 1/2 lb Onions, thinly sliced
2 c Dry wine
6 c Chicken stock or canned
1 Low-salt broth
12 1/2-inch thick french bread
1 Baguette slices, toasted
1 c Gruye’re cheese (about 4 oz)
Melt butter with oil in heavy large pot over medium heat. Add onions, cover
and cook until lightly colored, stirring occasionally, about 45 minutes.
Add wine and bring to boil, scraping up any browned bits. Cook 5 minutes.
Add browned bits. Cook 5 minutes. Add stock and bring to simmer. Simmer
uncovered 1-1/2 hours. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Can be
prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to simmer before
continuing. Preheat broiler. Ladle soup into boilerproof bowls. Top with
slices of toasted French bread. Sprinkle with grated Gruyere cheese. Broil
until cheese melts. Serve immediately. SOURCE:
Yields
6 Servings