Ingredients

  • 4 onions, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • 3 (10.5 ounce) cans beef broth
  • 1 1/4 cups water
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 cup white wine
  • 1 French baguette, cut into 1/2 inch slices
  • 8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese

Method

  • In a large pot over medium heat, saute the onions in the butter or margarine for 10 minutes, or until onions are tender.
  • Stir in the flour, ground black pepper and the sugar to form a pasty mixture.
  • Now add the beef broth, water, parsley and thyme and simmer for 10 minutes, Then add the wine and simmer for 10 more minutes.
  • Preheat oven to broil.
  • Fill individual oven safe bowls 3/4 full with the soup.
  • Place a slice of bread on top of the soup and cover with the cheese.
  • Place bowls in the oven.
  • Broil in the oven until the cheese is melted and bubbly