French Onion Soup

Yummy goodness!

2 Tablespoons oil
3 Tablespoons butter
6 cups thinly sliced onions
½ teaspoon sugar
2 ½ quarts broth
½ cup dry white wine
salt & pepper

8 slices French bread
2 cups grated Gruyere cheese

~ Heat oil in a heavy 5-6 quart pan.
~ Add the butter and melt.
~ Add the onions and cook slowly, covered for 10 minutes.
~ Add the sugar and salt.
~ Continue to cook slowly until the onions caramelize and turn a rich brown color
→ Do NOT burn!
→ This will take 45 – 60 minutes.
~ Add wine and cook 5 minutes, still over a low heat.
~ Add stock and check for seasoning.
~ Simmer for 30 minutes.

~ Toast the bread and put one slice in the bottom of each bowl.
~ Fill bowls with soup.
~ Cover with cheese.
~ Broil until cheese is bubbly and slightly browed.
→ Be sure you are using oven proof bowls!