WHITE ONION SOUP

White Onion Soup image

Provided by English_Rose

Categories Onions

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 ounces butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 large onions, finely sliced
4 celery ribs, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 1/4 cups white wine
1 bay leaf
1 bouquet garni
1 bunch parsley, finely chopped
1 1/4 quarts chicken stock
1 teaspoon salt
crouton, for sprinkling
freshly grated gruyere cheese

Steps:

In a large, heavy-based saucepan heat together the butter and olive oil until the butter has melted.
Add the onion, celery and garlic and fry gently over low heat for 10 minutes, until the onion, celery and garlic has softened.
Add the white wine, increase the heat and cook briskly until the wine has reduced by a third.
Add the bay leaf, bouquet garni, parsley, stock and salt. Bring to the boil, reduce the heat and simmer gently, partly covered, for 2 hours.
Soften the butter in the oil add the vegetables and cook gently until soft.