French Onion Soup

1. 1

   Peel and slice onions thinly.

2. 2

   Heat butter in a large saucepan with a little sugar; add the onion rings and cook them very gently over a low flame, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon until the rings are an even golden brown.

3. 3

   Add the beef stock gradually, stirring constantly until the soup begins to boil.

4. 4

   Then lower the heat, cover the pan and simmer gently for about one hour.

5. 5

   Just before serving, add cognac, salt and pepper and serve in a heated soup tureen or in individual serving bowls, each one containing toasted buttered rounds of French bread heaped with grated Gruyere cheese.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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