
Gratinée Lyonnaise Recipe
French onion soup, gratineed with Swiss gruyère cheese.
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Ingredients
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Soup Ingredients
Method
Soup Preparation
- 1
- 2
Add Liquids
Once the onions are caramelized, add the dry white wine, scraping the bottom of the pot to deglaze. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes.
- 3
Simmer the Soup
Add the beef broth, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for 30 minutes. Remove the bay leaf before serving.
- 4
Prepare for Gratinée
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Ladle the soup into oven-safe bowls and top each with slices of crusty bread.
- 5
Add Cheese
Generously sprinkle the grated Swiss gruyère cheese on top of the bread in each bowl.
- 6
Bake
Place the bowls on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden brown.
- 7
Serve
Carefully remove the bowls from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your Gratinée Lyonnaise!

