WOLFGANG PUCK'S ONION SOUP

Wolfgang Puck's Onion Soup image

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 medium onions
3 tablespoons safflower or olive oil
1/2 cup port
8 cups chicken stock
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Bouquet garni made with sprig of thyme, 1 bay leaf, 1 celery stalk (see cooking tips)
12 slices French Bread, about 1/4-inch thick
2 cups grated Swiss cheese

Steps:

Instructions for Onion Soup Recipe
Thinly slice the onions.
In a large stockpot, over medium high heat, heat the oil and sauté the onions until golden brown, about 20 minutes.
Deglaze the pan with port. Add the stock, salt, pepper, and bouquet garni and simmer for 30 to 40 minutes.
Dry the slices of French bread in a warm oven. Place 1 slice in each of 6 oven-proof bowls.
Pour the soup over the bread. Top each bowl with 1 slice of bread and sprinkle with 1/3 cup of cheese. Brown under the broiler.