French Onion Soup

By á-468

Ingredients

• 3 T. butter
• 1 T. oil
• 3 large onions sliced
• 3 T. sugar
• 2 T. Flour
• 5 (16 oz.) cans of beef broth
• 2 1/2 cans water
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup Port wind
• 3/4 cup Burgundy wine
• French bread
• Mozzarella, Gruyere or Swiss Cheese

Preparation

Step 1

In large soup pot, melt the butter with the oil. Add the onions and cook until translucent. Add sugar and flour, cook for 1 minute. Add beef broth,water,salt and pepper.
Simmer for 30 minutes. Stir in wines,simmer for 2 hours.
Preheat broiler to serve: Pour into onion soup crocks. Place a piece of French bread on top. Cover bread with choice of cheese. Place in oven and broil until cheese is melted and bubbly.