French Onion Soup

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Know who doesn't like this kind of soup? Its a classic favorite. Goes good with a glass of wine.

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  • Average budget

Ingredients

  • 3 Tbs Butter
  • 2 Tbs Olive Oil
  • 8 c Onions, sliced
  • 1 Tbs Sugar
  • 2 Tbs Flour
  • 6-8 c Broth (Beef or Veg)
  • 1/3 c sherry or wine
  • 1 Tbs dried Thyme
  • 1/2 tsp Salt & Pepper
  • 1 French or Italian bread, Cut up into 2 inch pieces
  • Swiss, Mozzarella Cheese, Jarlsberg or Gruyere cheese, shredded or slices

Preparation

Step 1

In a large Pot melt butter, oil. Add in Cut up Onions, sugar, salt, and flour. Mix together, cover for 15 minutes.

Step 2

Put in broth, sherry, and thyme, salt & pepper. Cover and simmer on medium to low heat for 15 minutes more.

Step 3

Topping:
Take bread slices and broil them to brown the tops. Place soup into oven proof bowls and place bowls on top of a cookie sheet. Place bread onto of soup, then sprinkle some cheese or place the cheese slice over the bread. Broil till cheese is brown and bubbly.

Using different types of cheeses makes the difference in the taste so experiment.

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