French Onion Soup

By á-7790

Ingredients

• 3 Tbsp unsalted butter
• 3 lbs spanish onions, peeled & thinly sliced
• 1 tsp sugar
• 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 large box (32 oz) reduced-sodium beef broth
• 1/4 cup red wine
• 6 slices French bread
• 6 ounces Gruyere cheese
• 1 cup water

Preparation

Step 1

Melt butter in very large, deep pot over medium heat. Add onions and stir to coat. Cover, cook 15 minutes stirring occasionally until onions are very soft and begin to turn golden brown.

Uncover, increase heat to medium-high. Add sugar and cook, uncovered, 10 minutes, stiffing often. Sprinkle with flour, cook 1 minute. Stir in broth, wine and 1 cup water. Simmer, uncovered for 5 minutes.

Heat broiler. Spread bread slices on baking sheet. toast under broiler for 1-2 minutes per side, set aside. Place six ovenproof bowls or crocks on a a baking sheet. divide soup evenly among bowls.

Thinly slice pieces of cheese. Place slice of toast on each serving of soup, top with cheese. Heat under broiler for 3 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly. Carefully remove from oven and serve warm.