Pierre Franey - Recipes - Onion Soup au Gratin

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 6½ cups sliced onions
• 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 4 cups chicken stock
• ½ cup dry white wine
• 2 cups water
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
• 6 thin slices French bread, toasted
• ¼ cup grated Swiss or Gruyère cheese