Cabbage Soup Gratinée (French onion soup-style)

Instructions

1. 1

   In a Dutch oven or large pot over medium heat, brown the onion and garlic in 30 ml (2 tablespoons) butter.

2. 2

   Add the remaining butter and the cabbage. Continue cooking 20 minutes, stirring often. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle the flour on the cabbage and cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.

3. 3

   Add the wine and bring to a boil while stirring. Add the broth, cloves and bay leaf and return to a boil. Cover, lower the heat and simmer gently until the cabbage is tender, about 20 minutes. Adjust the seasoning. Remove the bay leaf.

4. 4

   Preheat the broiler.

5. 5

   Ladle the soup into 4 ovenproof bowls. Place a slice of toasted bread in the centre of each bowl and cover with cheese. Broil until the cheese melts and begins to bubble.