French Onion Soup- from Cuisine At Home

One of Pat's favorites! Especially if he has a steak sandwich to dip into it!

Sweat and then Caramelize (about and hour):
1/4 c. olive oil
2 yellow onions, 2 white onions, and 2 red onions, sliced (about 12 cups)
1/4 c. garlic, minced

Add and reduce (cook until liquid is gone):
1 c. dry white wine (can substitute white grape juice for these, watered down, with a bit of lemon juice)
1/3 c. dry sherry

Stir in; Add and Simmer:
3 Tbsp flour- get it toasted then add while whisking:
3 c. chicken broth
3 c. beef broth
bundle of fresh thyme
salt and pepper to taste

Simmer for 10 minutes at least. While simmering prepare the bread topping below if desired:

Toast baguette slices, then add shredded Gruyere cheese on top and melt/brown under a broiler. Add Parmesan too if desired.

Serve the soup, topping each cup of soup with a toasted cheese bread floating on top. This will be eaten with the soup. Or dip your steak sandwich into the soup.

This goes will with a classic vinaigrette salad