French Onion Soup

Serves 8

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 lbs yellow onions, thinly sliced
• 3 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 1/2 TBS flour
• 7 cups boiling beef or veal stock
• 1/4 cup dry vermouth or dry white wine
• 1/5 cup cognac
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 French Baguette, sliced into 1\" pieces
• 2 cups coarsely grated Swiss and Parmesan cheeses, mixed

Steps

1. Simmer the onions in butter and oil for 2 hours.
2. Stir frequently, adding the sugar and salt after 15 min of cooking.
3. Onions will turn a deep golden-brown color.
4. Sprinkle on the flour and cook for 5 min longer.
5. Add the boiling stock and the wine and simmer for 45 min longer.
6. Skim if necessary.
7. Correct the seasoning.
8. Before serving reheat to boiling.
9. Pour in the cognac.
10. Serve in heated Onion Soup Bowls with toasted rounds of French bread and generous servings of grated Parmesan and Swiss cheeses.