French Onion Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 large onions
2 tsp. butter
2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
4 c. water
2 vegetable bouillon cubes
1 bouquet garni (1 parsley sprig, 1 thyme sprig and 1 bay leaf)
1/2 tsp. salt
dash of ground pepper
2/3 c. white wine
4 slices French bread
3/4 c. grated Cheddar cheese

Preparation

Peel and slice onions.
In a skillet, saute onions in butter over low heat until soft and lightly brown.
Sprinkle with flour; add water, stirring.
Crumble bouillon cubes and add to pan.
Add bouquet garni, salt and pepper.
Bring to a boil.
Cover; cook for about 20 minutes.
Add white wine to soup.
Transfer soup to individual ovenproof soup bowls or ovenproof large bowl.
Place sliced bread on top.
Sprinkle generously with grated cheese.
Heat oven to 450\u00b0 for about 10 minutes until cheese melts and turns golden brown.