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Julia Child’s French Onion Soup

French Onion Soup has to be on the top of my list for favorite soups. This recipe by Julia Child takes a little longer than many simpler recipes, but it’s well worth the time spent.

So get out your apron, and prepare to indulge in a classic French favorite.

Ingredients:

• 5-6 Cups Yellow Onions, sliced thin
• 1/2 Yellow Onion, raw
• Olive Oil, 4 Tbsp
• French Bread, about 8 slices
• Cogniac, 2-3 Tbsp (optional)
• Parmesan Cheese, 4 ounces
• Swiss Cheese, Grated, about 12 ounces
• Salt and Pepper
• Sage, Ground, 1/2 tsp
• Bay Leaf, 1 leaf
• White Wine, 1 cup
• Beef Stock, 6 cups
• Flour, 3 Tbsp
• Sugar, 1/2 tsp
• Butter, 2 Tbsp
• Cooking Oil, 1 Tbsp

Cooking Instructions:

Heat a heavy, oven-safe, stock pot over medium-low heat and add the cooking oil once the pot is hot.

Melt the butter into the hot oil. Stir the sliced onions into the oil/butter mix, ensuring they are evenly coated. Cover the stock po