Three Onion Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 large onions, thinly sliced
6 green onions, thinly sliced
3 leeks, white part only,thinly sliced
6 cloves garlic, chopped
8 cups beef broth or 8 cups chicken broth (or a combination)
8 slices French bread
6 ounces swiss cheese, grated divided
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup red wine (optional)

Preparation

Add oil to dutch oven and heat.
Add onion, green onions and leeks and saute until translucent.
Mix in flour to make a roux and saute until mixture just starts to turn golden.
Add broth, wine (if used) and nutmeg.
At this point taste the broth for flavor and seasoning. If the broth used does not meet your expectations, add a chicken or beef bullion cube or 1/2 teaspoon of chicken or beef base.
Taste the broth again and make adjustments until you are satisfied with the intensity of flavor and the seasoning.
Stir and simmer on low heat for 25 minutes
Spoon into bowls that can be placed under the broiler, top with french bread and cheese.
Place bowls in the broiler and broil until cheese melts and is bubbly.