French Onion Soup

Preparation Time:

Approx. 90 minutes

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Ingredients:

• 4 tablespoons butter
• 2 pounds onions, sliced
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 1/2 cup red wine, optional
• 6 cups beef broth
• 1 French loaf, cut into 1/2 inch slices and toasted
• 8 ounces grated Swiss cheese

Peparation:

Melt the butter in a large soup pot and add the sliced onions and sugar.
Cook the onions for about 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Sprinkle with the flour and cook for about 1 minute, then add the red wine and broth.
Continue to cook for about 20 minutes more to allow the flavors to blend.
Ladle the soup into 4 ovenproof bowls and place a round of toasted bread on each.
Sprinkle the grated Swiss on the bread round and place the bowls under the broiler until the cheese is melted and bubbling.