Bermuda Onion Soup Recipe | Traditional Bermudian Onion Soup

Ingredients

• 2 lbs Bermuda onions, thinly sliced
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup dry sherry
• 6 cups rich beef stock
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 tsp ground allspice
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1 French baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
• 2 tbsp melted butter (for brushing bread)
• 8 oz aged Gruyère cheese, grated
• 2 oz sharp white cheddar, grated
• 1 tbsp finely chopped chives (for garnish)