SOUPE A L'OIGNON - pour digérer

For 6

Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes

8 brown onions
2 glasses of white wine
Rounds of toasted baguette
Grated Gruyère cheese
Olive Oil
Salt, pepper

1. Slice the onions thinly and then sauté them in the olive oil until they brown. Add the white wine, reduce by a third, then add 2 litres of water.
2. Allow to cook for 20 minutes (the onions must be meltingly tender and the soup must be a nice brown colour) and season.
3. To serve, cover the baguette toasts with grated cheese, place them on top of the soup and place under the grill to gratinate the dish.


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