Hearty French Onion Soup

• 1/2 Tbsp. unsalted margarine
• 4 medium yellow onions, sliced
• 1/8 tsp. sugar
• 2 Tbsp. flour
• 5 c. low sodium beef broth
• 1/2 c. dry white wine
• 1/2 tsp. dried thyme, crumbled
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/4 tsp. black pepper
• 1 Tbsp. brandy (optional)
• 4 slices toasted French bread (each about 1/4-inch thick)
• 1 clove garlic, split lengthwise
• 2 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese

1. In large heavy saucepan, melt the margarine over moderate heat; add onions and cook, uncovered, until golden, 8 to 10 minutes.
2. Blend in sugar and flour and cook, stirring, 3 minutes longer.
3. Add beef broth, wine, thyme, bay leaf and pepper; heat to moderately high and bring to a boil, stirring constantly, about 6 minutes.
4. Adjust heat so the mixture bubbles gently; simmer, partly covered, for 30 minutes.
5. Remove and discard bay leaf; stir in brandy, if desired.
6. Preheat broiler; rub each piece of bread with the garlic and sprinkle with cheese.
7. Ladle the soup into 4 ovenproof bowls and float a piece of bread, cheese side up, in each one.
8. Place bowls in the broiler 4 to 6 inches from the heat and broil until the cheese is golden brown, about 2 minutes. Serves 4.

unsalted margarine, yellow onions, sugar, flour, beef broth, white wine, thyme, bay leaf, black pepper, brandy, bread, clove garlic, parmesan cheese

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=948230 (may not work)