Onion Soup

Ingredients

Soup

• 1 1/2 pounds yellow onions thinly sliced
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon white sugar
• 3 tablespoons all purpose flour
• 8 cups boiling water
• 2 (10.5 gram) beef bouillon cubes
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• salt and pepper

Topping

• 12 slices French bread cubed and hard toasted
• 2 cups swiss cheese coarsely grated

Method

1. In a large saucepan, cover and cook the onions over medium-low heat in the butter for 15 minutes.
2. Uncover, raise heat to medium.
3. Stir in salt and sugar.
4. Stir frequently and cook until the onions turn a deep golden brown (about 30 minutes).
5. Add the boiling water, bouillon cubes, and wine.
6. Cover partially and simmer for about 30 minutes.
7. Season with salt and pepper.
8. Ladle soup into oven safe bowls.
9. Top with toasted bread and cheese.
10. Broil in oven until cheese melts and begins to turn brown.

Source

Adapted from Mastering the Art of French Cooking https://www.amazon.ca/Mastering-Art-French-Cooking-1/dp/0394721780