Ingredients

  • 4 Tbsp. butter or margarine (1/2 stick)
  • 6 c. thinly sliced yellow onions
  • 2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 qt. beef broth
  • 1/2 c. dry white wine
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper
  • 6 slices French bread, toasted
  • 6 slices Swiss cheese
  • 1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Method

  • Melt butter in a large heavy Dutch oven or soup pot.
  • Saute onions over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally until light brown.
  • Sprinkle flour over the onions; stir into onions.
  • Stir in beef broth, wine, salt and pepper.
  • Heat to boiling.
  • Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes.
  • Place slice of toasted French bread in each of 6 small ovenproof soup dishes.
  • Ladle soup over bread.
  • Place one slice cheese in each soup dish; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake at 375° until cheese melts, about 5 minutes.
  • Serve hot.
  • Makes 6 servings.