FRENCH ONION SOUP

Steps:

• 1. Melt butter in large pot; add thyme, garlic, bay leafs, onions and salt & peper. Sautee to caramalize the onions, about 30-45 minutes.
• 2. Once onions are caramalized, remove bay leafs. Add beef consomme, bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer until beef consomme has reduced by half.
• 3. Sprinkle with flour and stir. Keep heat low and cook for 10 mins to cook out the flour flavor. Add beef broth to desired consistancy; simmer for 10-15 minutes.
• 4. Once ready to serve, spoon soup into individual oven safe bowels. Add croutons and shredded gruyere cheese. Heat broiler to high. Place bowls on a cookie sheet lined with aluminum foil for easy clean up. Place under broiler for 3 minutes until gold and bubbly.