French Onion Soup

prep time:: 1 hour
total time:: 2 hours

Makes 9 cups

Connie Reeves

A delicious homemade version of this classic

ingredients

1/4 c. plus 2 Tbsp. butter, melted
2 Tbsp. olive oil
3 large onions, thinly sliced
1/2 tsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. dry mustard
5 cans beef broth
2c. dry white wine
3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
3 Tbsp. water
9 slices of toasted French bread
3 c. (12 oz.) shredded Gruyere cheese

directions

Prepare and cook soup

1
Combine butter and oil in a large pot. Separate onions into rings and add to pot. Cook over medium-low heat 30 minutes, stirring often. Stir in sugar, salt, and mustard. Cook 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add broth and wine.
2
Combine flour and water, whisk, and add to onion mixture. Reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes.

Prepare cheesy croutons

1
Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
2
Place toast slices on baking sheet. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake until cheese melts. Cut into croutons. Sprinkle over soup portions just before serving.

notes

I made this for Cliff and me for the first time New Year's Eve 07 at the cabin for a special dinner. Fabulous! Better than restaurants. From 30 Years of Southern Living.

Source: Connie Reeves