The $5 Foodie

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons oil (or butter)
• 6 cups onions, sliced thinly
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 1/2 cup white wine
• 32 ounces beef broth
• 4 cups water
• 1 baguette (about 10-oz), sliced into rounds
• 1/2 pound gruyere cheese (or swiss cheese), grated
• 1 pinch salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 teaspoon parsley, chopped
• 3 tablespoons cognac