Paula Deens Beefy French Onion Soup Recipe Foodcom

Steps:

• Saute onions and garlic in oil over low heat until tender and golden yellow.
• Sprinkle flour over onions, cook a few minutes more, browning the flour well.
• Add stock and wine and bring to a boil, add thyme and bay leaf.
• Reduce heat, cover, and simmer gently for 20 minutes or so. Add salt and pepper, to taste.
• Meanwhile, slice French bread into 3/4-inch slices and butter both sides. Toast slices on griddle until golden brown.
• Ladle soup into an ovenproof bowl, add toasted bread and cover with cheese.
• Place ovenproof bowl on a baking sheet lined with tin foil.
• Bake at 350 degrees 4 or 5 minutes under a hot broiler.