Soup/French Onion Gratinee

A: 4T butter
1 1/2# yellow and white onions
B: 1C white wine, dry
C: 8C beef stock, or chicken broth
1t salt
2t pepper, finely ground
D: 1T flour
1T water
E: 1/4C dry sherry (1t per serving crock)
French bread, 1/4" thick to fit crocks
6C grated Gruyere cheese, or any swiss
 
1. Saute (A) in large pot over medium-high heat 10-20 minutes until onions are caramelized. Onions should be dark brown but not blackened.
2. Deglaze with (B).
3. Bring (C) to a slow simmer in a separate pot while the onions are processing.
4. Stir (D) in small bowl, add to pot and stir to combine, reduce heat to low, and add (C) slowly while stirring.
5. Simmer briskly for 15 minutes uncovered.
6. To finish, fill each crock with soup, add 1t sherry, top with bread, and lastly cheese. Broil until cheese is starting to brown. Remove to cool a few minutes, and serve.

Servings: 4

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