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FRENCH ONION SOUP

Serving Size: 5

1 pound Onions -- sliced
1 ounce Butter
1/4 tablespoon Olive oil
                      
1/3 teaspoon Salt
1 tablespoon Flour
1 tablespoon Sugar
                    
1/4 teaspoon Black pepper
1/4 teaspoon Thyme
1/8 teaspoon Sage
1 whole Bay Leaves
1/3 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
1/8 teaspoon Tobasco Sauce
                      
2 cups Chicken Stock, Strong
1 quart Beef Stock, Strong
1/2 cup Red Wine
2 tablespoons Brandy
                      
5 slices French Bread Slice -- toasted
5 ounces Gruyere Cheese -- sliced


[1) Saute Onions in Butter & Oil in a large stock pot. Do not stir too often or onions will get mushy and will not brown.

[2) When Onions start to brown, add SALT and SUGAR.....Continue to brown.....cook until dark golden brown.

[3) Add FLOUR and cook 5 minutes...

[4) Add Seasonings and Liquids, Simmer for 45 minutes.  
Adjust for flavor.

Fill soup bowl with soup, top with toasted bread slice, then with Gruyere cheese slice, and brown under broiler.