French Onion Soup

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 4 large onions (about 2 1/2 lbs)
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 29 ounces uncondensed beef broth
• 1/4 cup red wine
• 6 slices french bread, 1/2 inch thick (or sub. a crouton)
• 6 thin slices swiss cheese
• 1 cup water

Recipe

• 1 half and thinly slice onions.
• 2 melt butter in large,deep pot over medium heat. add onion and stir to coat. cover and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onion is soft and browned.
• 3 uncover and increase heat to med-high, stir in sugar. cook, uncovered, for 6-7 minutes stirring often.
• 4 sprinkle with flour and cook for 1 minute longer.
• 5 stir in broth, wine, and water. simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes.
• 6 heat broiler and spread bread on baking sheet. toast under broiler for 1-2 minutes per side.
• 7 place 6 oven proof crocks on baking sheet and divide soup evenly among bowls.place slice of toast on top of each bowl and top with cheese. heat under broiler for 3 minutes or until melted and bubbly.