French Onion Soup

• Butter50g
• Olive Oil1 tbs
• Onions, sliced1 kg
• Sugar1 tsp
• Garlic Cloves, sliced4
• Plain Flour2 tbs
• Dry White Wine250ml
• Beef Stock1L
• Bread, sliced4 slices
• Gruyère cheese, grated140g

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1. 1Melt butter and oil in a large heavy pan.
2. 2Add onions, cover, and cook 10 minutes until soft. 10:00
3. 3Stir in sugar; cook uncovered for 20 minutes until deeply golden. 20:00
4. 4Add garlic for the final few minutes of caramelization.
5. 5Stir in flour, then gradually stir in wine and hot stock.
6. 6Cover and simmer for 15–20 minutes. 15:00
7. 7Toast the bread slices under a grill.
8. 8Ladle soup into heatproof bowls, top with toast and cheese, and grill until melted.