French Onion Soup

Serves 8-12 people

Ingredients

• 1 Stick of Butter

• 8 cups of Onion thinly sliced

• 3 Tablespoons flour

• 3 quarts beef stock

• 1 Tablespoon salt

• 1 teaspoon pepper

• 1 cup brandy or sherry/cooking wine

• 1 teaspoon kitchen bouquet

• Grated Gruyere cheese

• Grated Parmesan cheese

• French Bread

• Olive Oil

Directions

1. Melt the butter in a Dutch Oven and add the onion, stirring constantly-about 5-7 minutes. Do not let butter or onions burn

2. When onions are soft sprinkle them with the flour, stir then add 2 cups of the beef stock and stir until the mixture thickens

3. Add the remaining beef stock, salt, pepper and brandy and stir

4. Bring to a boil then cover and simmer for 30-60 minutes

5. Add the kitchen bouquet about with 10 minutes left

6. While the soup simmers slice the bread about 1/2 inch thick and toast in an oven for about 15 min at 350 degrees

Serving

Ladle soup into bowls and place a piece of the bread in the center, lightly drizzle with Olive Oil and cover each with a thick layer of Gruyere cheese. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese and run under a broiler for a few minutes until cheese is melted.