Onion Soup

3 Tbs. butter (or margarine)
2 Tbs. all-purpose flour
1 Tbs. olive oil
1/4 cup whiskey
4 large onions, sliced thin
8 cups beef brot

A Regular Guys Recipe

2 shallots, sliced
French bread, sliced
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 cup shredded Gruyere Cheese

Put the oil in a large pot.  Melt the butter.  Add onions, shallots and garlic.  Cook coverd  slowly for about 15 minutes.  Uncover and continue cooking another 2- 25 minutes, stirring frequently to allow the onions to caramelize.  Sprinkly the flour onto the onions, stir and cook 3 more minutes.

Stir in the whiskey and then the broth.  Cover, reduce heat and simmer 30-45 minutes.  Put the soup into oven-safe crockery bowls.  Toast the french bread slices and put one slice on top of each bowl.  cover with cheese and place under broiler until cheese browns.