French onion soup, a dish that is sure to impress – CUISINEIST

Ingredients

• 1/2 stick butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 5 cups thinly sliced onions (about 1 ½ lbs )
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 6 cups homemade beef stock, or good store bought stock
• 1 cup Chicken Broth
• 1/4 cup Whisky or Sherry
• 1 cup dry white wine
• 8 (1/2-inch) thick slices of French bread, toasted
• 3/4 pound coarsely grated Gruyere or other personal favorite