Le Cafe Ile St. Louis is located in the Paris in Las Vegas. What is better than a hot bowl of onion soup with melted cheese over the top?
Le Cafe Ile St. Louis Onion Soup Gratinee
Recipe source: Le Cafe Ile St. Louis
Le Cafe Ile St. Louis Onion Soup Gratinee – this is a new take on the classic French Onion Soup.
Ingredients
- 1 pound sliced onion
- 2 ounces butter
- 4 ounces white wine
- 1/2 gallon chicken stock
- 1/2 gallon beef stock
- 1 sprig thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 loaf French Bread sliced and toasted
- 1/2 pound shredded Gruyere cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a hot skillet, add butter and onions. Caramelize the onions. Deglaze with 4 ounces white wine and reduce. Add the chicken stock, beef stock, thyme, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil and simmer for 30 minutes. Adjust taste if needed. Pour soup into bowl and cover with the toasted bread and cheese. Place under broiler until cheese is melted and golden brown.
Linda Ebbert
they serve it in Mexico using the chicken broth.. wonderful!
Liz Nelson
I love French Onion soup. Just looking at this picture has made me hungry! I will be making this soon!