*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                  Electronic Gourmet's French Onion Soup

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Soups/Stews

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1 1/2  pounds        Yellow Onions -- thinly sliced
                        (about 5 cups)
   3      tablespoons   Butter
   1      tablespoon    Oil
   1      teaspoon      Salt
     1/4  teaspoon      Sugar
   3      tablespoons   Flour
   8      cups          Boiling Brown Stock
     1/2  cup           Dry White Wine or Vermouth
   3      tablespoons   Cognac
                        Rounds of Hard Toasted Bread
   2      cups          Swiss Cheese -- grated
   1                    Cook the onions slowly with

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 350 F until cheese melts.


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