French Onion Soup Gratinee

Photo: flickr user Nikchick

Ingredients

2 tablespoons Butter

1 tablespoon Olive oil

4 lrg Onions, thinly sliced

1 teaspoon Sugar

1/4 cup All-purpose flour

3 3/4 cups Beef stock

1/4 cup Dry white wine

Salt and freshly ground pepper

2 tablespoons Brandy

4 Thick slices French bread

1 Clove garlic, cut in half

2 tablespoons Butter

1/2 cup Grated Gruyere cheese

Preparation

Heat the butter and oil in a large heavy pan, add the onions, stir well and cover. Cook gently for 15 minutes, then remove the lid and sprinkle in the sugar. Continue to cook, stirring often, until the onions are deep golden brown. Sprinkle in the flour, stir for 2 minutes, then gradually blend in the stock and wine. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Meanwhile rub the bread with the garlic. Butter the bread, sprinkle with grated cheese and

Serve at once.