Electronic Gourmet's French Onion Soup

Recipe Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs	681g / 24oz	Yellow onions - thinly sliced
		(about 5 cups)
3 tablespoons	45ml	Butter
1 tablespoon	15ml	Oil
1 teaspoon	5ml	Salt
1/4 teaspoon	1.3ml	Sugar
3 tablespoons	45ml	Flour
8 cups	1896ml	Boiling brown stock
1/2 cup	118ml	Dry white wine or vermouth
3 tablespoons	45ml	Cognac
1		Hard toasted bread
2 cups	292g / 10oz	Swiss cheese - grated

Recipe Instructions

1) Cook the onions slowly with the butter for 15 minutes.

2) Uncover, raise the heat to moderate and stir in the salt and sugar. Cook for 30 to 40 minutes stirring frequently until the onions have turned and even, deep golden brown.

3) Sprinkle in the flour and stir 3 minutes.

4) Off heat, blend in the boiling liquid. Note that instead of brown stock you may use canned beef bouillon (same quantity). Or, and equal part of boiling water plus stock or bouillon.

5) Add the wine and season to taste. Simmer partially covered for 30 to 40 minutes or more, skimming occasionally. Correct Seasoning.

6) Set aside uncovered until ready to serve, then reheat to simmer.

7) Just before serving, stir in the cognac. Pour into French onion soup bowls over the rounds of bread. Cover with cheese. Bake at 350F until cheese melts.

Source:
Better Homes and Gardens New Cookbook

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