French Onion Soup

I have made French onion soup before, but this recipe has been my favorite so far. It takes a while to make, but that's what gives it such great flavor.

Pardon my French, but in all honesty, my other soups have been a bit half-assed (pun definitely intended!).

Pardon my French, get it?

OK, OK, on with the recipe.

French Onion Soup

6 large yellow onions sliced thinly
4-5 tbsp butter
1/4 teaspoon of sugar
2 cloves garlic, minced
8 cups of beef stock
1/2 cup cooking white wine
1/4 teaspoon of dry thyme
Salt and pepper to taste
1 loaf french bread
Sliced Swiss cheese

In a large saucepan, sauté the onions in butter(3 tbsp) on medium high heat for about 10 minutes. Add sugar and stir. Continue cooking on medium heat for 20 minutes.

Add remaining butter and turn the heat on high. DO NOT LEAVE UNATTENDED. At this point they can easily burn. Brown doesn't equal burned.

When the onions get a nice brown color, add in the garlic, and saute for 1-2 minutes. Add in the wine and let the onions cook in it for about 3 minutes. Add the broth and thyme and stir. Continue cooking for 10-15 minutes.

Add salt and pepper

Cut bread into thick pieces and place in the center of the oven proof bowls. Ladle soup over the bread. Cover with 1-2 slices of cheese, and stick in the oven for approximately 5-10 minutes, or until cheese is melted.

Bowls will be EXTREMELY hot! Serve immediately.

Servings depend on the size of your bowl.