French Onion Gruyere (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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Six tablespoons of butter, unsalted.
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Three pounds of sliced yellow or mixed onions.
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Half a cup of dry sherry.
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Two quarts of chicken or beef stock.
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Two sprigs of fresh thyme.
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One bay leaf.
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A teaspoon of fish sauce.
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A teaspoon of apple cider vinegar.
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Eight slices of crusty bread.
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One garlic clove.
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One pound of grated Gruyère cheese.
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Two tablespoons of minced fresh chives.
# Instructions:
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Let onions cook in the butter on medium-low and stir now and then. Wait until they turn a rich golden brown, which takes 1-2 hours.
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Stir in sherry and allow to simmer for about 3 minutes. Pour in the stock and add the thyme and bay leaf. Let it all cook for 20 minutes.
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Mix in the vinegar and fish sauce, if you want. Sprinkle with some salt and pepper. Take out the herbs before moving on.
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Toast the bread slices, spread butter on them, and rub them with the garlic clove.
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Spoon soup into oven-safe bowls, then layer with bread and cheese. Broil until the cheese melts and gets golden. Top it with chives before serving.
# Notes:
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Using a mix of onion varieties gives it a deeper flavor.
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If the onions start sticking, add some water.
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Fish sauce is optional, but it boosts the flavor.