Z's Hearty Onion Soup

• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 6 onions, thinly sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 12 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons whole wheat flour
• 6 cups beef broth
• 12 cup red wine
• 4 tablespoons cognac
• 1 bay leaf
• 12 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 slices whole wheat toast
• 1 cup freshly shredded parmesan cheese

1. Saute onions in oil with garlic and salt til onions are golden, 5 minute.
2. Reduce heat and continue cooking til onions are soft, 20 minutes.
3. Add flour to onions, stir 1 minute.
4. Add broth, wine, cognac, bay leaf and pepper.
5. Bring to a boil.
6. Reduce heat and simmer 30 minute uncovered.
7. Remove bay leaf.
8. Preheat oven to 400.
9. Put soup in 4 oven proof ramekins.
10. Top with toast and cheese.
11. Bake until cheese is bubbly, 15 minutes.

canola oil, onions, garlic, salt, whole wheat flour, beef broth, red wine, cognac, bay leaf, black pepper, whole wheat toast, parmesan cheese

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/zs-hearty-onion-soup-461961 (may not work)