French Onion Soup

Ingredients

* 3 lbs. med white onions
* 1/2 C butter
* 1 1/2 tsp. pepper
* 2 tsp. paprika
* 2 tsp salt
* 2 bay leaves
* 3/4 C flour
* 8 cans beef broth
* 1 C white wine
* 16 oz. Gruyère cheese (can substitute Swiss)
* 1 French Baquette, sliced

Preparation

1. Slice onions 1/8″ thick. Sauté in butter over low heat for 1 1/2 – 2 hours.
2. Add seasonings up to and including flour. Mix well, add broth and wine. Simmer 2 hours. Add kitchen bouquet for coloring, if desired.
3. Refrigerate overnight.
4. To serve, turn on oven to broil.
5. Before serving – Brown bread slices and heat soup. Layer soup, then bread, then cheese in ovenproof bowls.
6. Broil until cheese melts; 3-5 minutes. Watch carefully. Let cool for a couple of minutes before eating!