French Onion Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. sweet onions (Vidalia or Spanish work best)
1 stick margarine or butter
1 can chicken broth
2 c. dry white wine (Rhine type)
4 to 5 Tbsp. flour
up to 3/4 lb. grated Swiss cheese

Preparation

Chop onions.
In large pan, melt butter and
cook onions until golden, but not brown.
Add enough flour to absorb butter, about 4 to 5 tablespoons.
Add chicken broth, 1 1/2 cans water and wine gradually while stirring well to avoid lumps.
Add more water or broth to taste and consistency; salt and pepper.
Simmer fifteen minutes until bubbly.
Pour in individual serving bowls.
Place a slice of fried or toasted crunchy French bread and sprinkle generously with grated Swiss cheese.
Broil until brown.
Serves 6.