French Onion Soup

French Onion Soup   

       

  

 Ingredients

 2 Tablespoons butter

 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil

 1 1/2 lb onions, thinly sliced

 1 teaspoon sugar

 salt and ground pepper

 1/2 cup dry red wine

 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour

 6 cups hot beef broth 

 1/4 cup brandy

 1 garlic clove, cut in half

 4 slices French bread, toasted

                             1/2 cup grated cheese                               

 Directions

  

1. Melt the butter with the oil in a large, heavy saucepan 

over low heat. Stir in the onions and sugar, and season 

with salt and pepper. Press a piece of wax paper over the surface.

 2. Cook for 40 minutes, uncovering and stirring occasionally, 

until the onions are a rich, dark brown. 

Watch carefully to avoid scorching.

 3. Remove the wax paper and stir in the wine. 

Increase the heat to medium and boil, stirring often, 

for 5 minutes, or until the wine reduces to a glaze. 

Sprinkle in the flour and cook, stirring often, for 2 minutes. 

Stir in the stock and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat 

to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes. 

Stir in the brandy and season to taste. 

 4. Meanwhile, place the broiler rack 8in. 

from the heat, and preheat the broiler.

 5. Divide the soup among the flame-proof bowls. 

Rub the garlic clove over the toast and place 1 slice in each bowl. 

Sprinkle with the cheese and broil for 2–3 minutes, 

or until the cheese is bubbling and golden. Serve at once.