Onion & Beer Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons oil
4 cups sliced onions (about 4 medium)
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon flour
1 cup dark beer
3 cups chicken stock
salt & freshly ground black pepper
4 slices crusty bread, toasted
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 cups grated gruyere cheese

Preparation

Heat oil; add onions& sugar, cover and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 20- 25 minutes or until the onions are slightly coloured.
Sprinkle flour over onions& stir in.
Slowly add the beer, pour in chicken stock and season to taste.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
Place toast slices in ovenproof soup bowls.
Pour broth into each bowl, sprinkle with some parsley& top with grated cheese.
Place under broiler for a couple of minutes to melt cheese.