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Le Cafe Ile St. Louis Onion Soup Gratinee – this is a new take on the classic French Onion Soup.

May 14, 2009

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?

bowl of french onion soup

Le Cafe Ile St. Louis Onion Soup Gratinee

1 pound onion, julienned
2 oz. butter
4 oz. white wine
1/2 gallon chicken stock
1/2 gallon beef stock
1 sprig thyme
1 bay leaf
Sliced toasted bread
Sliced Gruyere cheese
Salt and pepper, to taste

In a hot skillet, add butter and onions. Caramelize the onions. Deglaze with 4 oz. 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.

Recipe source: Le Cafe Ile St. Louis

  • http://40somethingmommy.com Liz Nelson

    I love French Onion soup. Just looking at this picture has made me hungry! I will be making this soon!