Ingredients

  • 4 tbsp. butter
  • 2 tbsp. oil
  • 6 lg. onions (Bermuda and 3 yellow) firmly sliced
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 teaspoon flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon French Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 c. white wine
  • 1/2 can beer (the other 1/2 is for you!)
  • 2 1/2 c. grated Swiss cheese
  • French bread, sliced
  • 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 c. beef bouillon

Method

  • Heat butter and oil in frying pan.
  • Add in onions, salt, and pepper.
  • Saute/fry slowly over a low fire till onions are very brown (20-30 min).
  • Add in flour and mustard and stir well, till smooth.
  • Continue stirring while adding the wine, beer, and stock.
  • Bring slowly to a boil.
  • Draw aside and simmer 15 min.
  • Put thick slices of French bread into individual casserole dishes, add in soup and sprinkle with cheese and brown quickly under the broiler (serves 4).
  • If made day ahead, don't simmer last 15 min.