Soupe à l'Oignon Gratinée

Rich golden onion broth visible through a perfectly browned gruyère cheese crust with bubbling caramelized edges. The cheese stretches dramatically as it's lifted with a spoon, creating a theatrical dining experience. Garnished with a crispy thyme-infused crouton piercing through the cheese crust, topped with fresh thyme sprigs and cracked black pepper. The ultimate comfort food elevated to haute cuisine.