3 pounds onions, cut in half and sliced (i don't slice mine super thin, nor super thick, just between 1/4 and 1/2 inch, what is that? 1/3 inch?) i used a combo half vidalia (or other sweet onion) and half regular yellow.
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil (or butter, or combo of the two)
3 sprigs fresh thyme
1 bay leaf
2 large cloves garlic, sliced
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 cup dry white vermouth
1/4 cup dry sherry
6 cups beef stock (use homemade or a quality low-salt one)
1 cup water
Rind of the gruyere (if you have it)
Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
6 slices (about 1/2 inch thick) french bread, toasted in the oven
6 ounces gruyere cheese, grated or sliced
Special equipment: 6 (8 - ounce) flameproof soup crocks or ramekins
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