French Onion Soup

Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins Preparation Time: 45 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 4 large onions, finely sliced
• 5 garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 2 1/4 quarts beef stock
• 1/2 cup dry wine
• 3 cups swiss cheese, grated
• 2 tablespoons brandy (optional)
• 1 loaf french bread, sliced and toasted

Recipe

• 1 in large, heavy-bottomed saucepan, heat butter & olive oil on medium high.  add onions and cook 10-12 minutes until soft and beginning to brown.
• 2 putting 1 garlic clove aside, finely chop the rest and add to onions.  add sugar and thyme and continue cooking on medium heat for 30-35 minutes until onions are brown, stirring frequently.  sprinkle flour over and stir until well-blended.
• 3 stir in wine and stock and bring to boil.  skim off foam.  lower heat and simmer 45 minutes.  add brandy if desired.
• 4 heat broiler.  rub each slice toasted french bread with reserved garlic.  place flameproof soup bowls on cookie sheet and fill 3/4 full with soup.  float a piece of toast in each bowl.  top with grated cheese, dividing evenly.  broil 6 inches from heat for 3-4 minutes until cheese begins to melt and bubble. serve hot.