Soupe a L'oignon (French Onion Soup)

Ingredients

• 6 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 1 cup chablis or red wine
• 1 quart beef broth
• 6 large croutons, made from sliced French bread
• 2 cups swiss cheese, grated
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated

Directions

1. 1

   In a heavy bottomed frying pan, melt the butter and the sugar together.

2. 2

   Add the onions and slowly brown them until they are dark brown (about 30 minutes). Stir frequently remembering to use a wooden spoon to occasionally lift off the brown from the bottom of the pan.

3. 3

   Add flour, cooking and stirring it for 2-3 minutes.

4. 4

   Add broth and simmer partially covered for 1 hour.

5. 5

   To serve, ladle each serving into an oven proof serving bowl and top with one crouton per bowl. Cover each bowl generously with Swiss cheese and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

6. 6

   Bake covered on a baking sheet at 325F for 15 minutes and then uncovered for another 10 minutes. Serve.