Baked French Onion Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 large onions, thinly sliced
2 Tbsp. butter
2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1/2 tsp. sugar
4 Tbsp. flour
12 c. beef stock
1/2 c. dry white wine
salt and pepper to taste
8 slices French bread, cut 1/2-inch thick
4 tsp. vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 Tbsp. cognac
2 c. grated Swiss cheese

Preparation

In covered 4-quart saucepan, cook onions slowly in butter and 2 tablespoons oil for 15 minutes; stir occasionally.
Uncover and increase heat to moderate.
Add sugar; saute onions, stirring frequently, about 30 minutes or until golden brown.
Sprinkle with flour.
Stir over heat 2 to 3 minutes.
Blend in hot broth and wine.
Adjust seasonings.
Simmer, partially covered, for 1 hour.