French Onion Soup

Ingredients

6 to 8 servings

1. 4 Tbsp butter
2. 4 Tbsp olive oil
3. 7 cups sliced onions (about 7 medium onions)
4. 3 Tbsp flour
5. 8 cups beef broth (I use 8 cups water and 8 packets beef bovril)
6. 1 clove garlic sliced
7. 1 tsp sugar
8. 1 cup dry white wine
9. 1 stick French bread sliced into 1/2 or 3/4 inch thick pieces
10. Swiss gruyere or mozzarella cheese (thinly sliced or grated)

Method

1. Melt butter in large sauce pan then add 2 Tbsp olive oil.
2. Stir in onions, garlic and sugar.
3. Cook uncovered over low to medium heat, stirring occasionally for 20 to 30 minutes or until onions are golden brown.
4. Sprinkle flour over onions and cook for another 1 or 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
5. Add beef stock and wine and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, partially covered for another 30 to 40 minutes.
6. While the soup simmers, prepare the bread.
7. Brush bread slices lightly with remaining olive oil on both sides and put on pan in 350 degree oven. Lightly toast each side (turn part way).
8. Ladle soup into individual oven proof bowls and top with 2 or 3 slices of French bread followed by the cheese.
9. Put oven proof bowls on a baking pan and bake in 350 degree for 10 to 20 minutes until cheese is melted.
10. Enjoy!

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