Classic French Onion Soup

By Maverick19

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp butter
• 4 large red onions, thinly sliced
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 4 cups beef stock
• 1 cup red wine
• salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 small French baguette, sliced into rounds
• 1/2 cup coarsely grated swiss cheese

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a saucepan, slowly melt butter and add onions. Cook over Very Low Heat, stirring occasionally, for about 30 minutes until onion is soft and lightly browned.
2. Stir in sugar and balsamic vinegar. Cook an additional 5 minutes, then add stock and slowly bring to a boil. Add red wine and simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Season to taste.
3. Toast the bread rounds, spread them with a little butter and top them with the cheese. Ladle soup into bowls, with the cheesy toasts floated on top