French Onion Soup

This is the most amazing french onion soup you will ever have. It is so rich and delicious, the wines give it a very nice flavor. It makes quite a bit so feel free to cut it in half. Enjoy!

• Ready In: 3 hrs 10 mins
• Serves: 8-10

Ingredients

• 3  large onions, sliced
• 3  tablespoons butter
• 1  tablespoon  oil
• 3  tablespoons sugar
• 2  tablespoons flour
• 5 (16 ounce) cans beef broth
• 2 (16 ounce) cans water (use broth cans)
• 1⁄4 cup port wine
• 3⁄4 cup Burgundy wine
•  salt and pepper, to taste
• 1  cup swiss cheese, shredded
• 1⁄2 loaf  French bread, sliced

Directions

1. In a large pot melt butter with oil over med-high heat, add onions and cook until translucent, 12-15 minute.
2. Add flour and sugar and cook for 1 minute.
3. Add broth, water, salt and pepper. Simmer for 30 min and stir in wine. Simmer for 2 more hours.
4. Preheat broiler. Pour soup into oven safe crocks, top with a piece of bread and top with cheese.
5. Place on pan in case of spillage and broil for a few minutes until cheese is bubbly.
6. Enjoy!