Onion And Garlic Soup

Total Time: 1 hr 35 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 large onions, thinly sliced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1/2 cup dry wine
• 8 cups chicken broth or 8 cups beef broth
• 6 -8 slices crusty bread, thick slices, toasted
• 1 garlic clove, halved
• 3 cups shredded swiss cheese

Recipe

• 1 melt the butter together with the olive oil in a large, heavy saucepan. add onions and cook over med-high heat for 10-12 min, until softened and beginning to brown.
• 2 add minced garlic, sugar, and thyme, and continue cooking over med heat for 30 min, or until onions are well-browned, stirring frequently.
• 3 sprinkle in flour and stir until well blended. pour in wine and broth and bring to a boil. reduce heat and simmer for 45 min, skimming off any scum that rises to the surface.
• 4 preheat broiler. rub each side of the bread with the cut sides of the garlic. place 6-8 oven-proof soup bowls on a baking sheet and fill 3/4 full with onion soup.
• 5 float a piece of toast in each bowl. top with the grated cheese, dividing equally among bowls and broil 3-4 min until cheese melts. serve immediately.