French Onion Soup

• 3 -4 large onions, sliced thin
• 14 cup butter
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 12 cup white wine
• 7 teaspoons beef base
• 8 cups water
• 8 slices of dry French bread
• 8 slices swiss cheese
• parmesan cheese, for sprinkling on top (optional)
• black pepper

1. Saute onions in melted butter until translucent and soft.
2. Add flour and stir.
3. Add white wine and cook for a couple of minutes.
4. Add water and soup base.
5. Simmer for about 1 hour.
6. Add slice of bread to bowl and top with soup and 1 slice of cheese.
7. Sprinkle with parmesan and broil until cheese is melted.

onions, butter, flour, white wine, beef base, water, bread, swiss cheese, parmesan cheese, black pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/french-onion-soup-413767 (may not work)