French Onion Soup

Serves 8

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium Onion (sliced thin)
  • 4 tablespoon Butter
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar
  • 2 tablespoon Flour
  • ¼ teaspoon Dry mustard
  • ¼ cup Cognac or Brandy (heated)
  • 6 cup Beef stock
  • ¼ teaspoon Nutmeg (grated)
  • ⅛ teaspoon Black pepper (fresh ground)
  • ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Instructions

  1. Add garlic and cook for 3 minutes.
  2. Add flour and dry mustard and cook for 3 minutes.
  3. Raise heat and add the Cognac. Light on fire, let burn down.
  4. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
  5. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  6. This can be made ahead to this point.
  7. Prepare bowls by filling with soup, add croutons and 1/4 cup shredded white cheese.
  8. Broil for about 5-8 minutes.
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