French Onion Soup My Way

By mytastytreasures

Delicious, satisfying French Onion Soup

Ingredients

• 3-4 Tablespoons butter
• 2 Tablespoons olive oil
• 4 Large onions, halved and sliced
• 3 Tablespoons sugar
• 2 Tablespoons flour
• 5 (16oz) cans beef broth
• 2 1/2 cans water
• salt and pepper
• 1/2 cup Port wine
• 1 1/2 cups Merlot
• French bread sliced thinly
• Swiss cheese slices

Preparation

Step 1

In a large stock pot about 8 qts., melt butter with oil. Add onions and cook until translucent. Add sugar and cook for 1 hour until caramelized. Add flour, cook 1 minute. Add broth, water, salt and pepper. Cook for 30 minutes. Stir in wines, simmer for 2 hours.

Preheat broiler. To serve: Pour into onion soup crocks. Place a big piece of French bread on top. Cover bread with chese. Place in oven and broil until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Freezes well.