Onion Soup

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Course : Onions
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 6
 

Ingredients:

1 1/2 pounds yellow onions -- thinly sliced
3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon sugar
3 tablespoons flour
2 quarts beef stock -- boiling
1/2 cup white wine
6 large croutons
1 cup Swiss cheese -- grated
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese -- grated
1 teaspoon salt -- to taste
1 teaspoon black pepper -- to taste
1 package croutons
 

Preparation:

Cook the onions slowly with butter and oil in a heavy bottom 5 quart covered saucepan for 15 minutes. Uncover pan, raise heat to moderate and stir in salt and sugar. Cook 30-40 minutes, stirring frequently until onions are golden brown. Sprinkle in the flour and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Blend in boiling beef stock. Add wine and season to taste. Simmer partially covered for 30-40 minutes, skimming occasionally. Pour into individual ovenproof soup crocks. Float the croutons on top of the soup and sprinkle with grated cheese. Broil until cheese melts and croutons brown.