Soup/French Onion Gratinee

Ingredients

• 0.50 cup partially clarified butter
• 1.50 lbs yellow and white onions
• 1 cup dry white wine
• 4 sprigs thyme
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 tbsp peppercorns
• 5 clove garlic
• 5 tbsp parsley
• 12 cup chicken stock
• 0.25 cup dry sherry
• 1 salt and pepper to taste
• 1 French bread
• 6 cup grated Gruyere cheese