Rich French Onion Soup

Description
Serves 6.

Ingredients

 * 60 g (2 oz) butter
 * 2 tbsp olive oil
 * 680 g (1½) red onions, halved and thinly sliced
 * 2 cloves garlic crushed
 * 1 tsp sugar
 * 2 x 425 g (15oz) cans beef consommé
 * 280 ml (½ pt) dry white wine
 * salt and pepper
 * a narrow French loaf, sliced
 * butter
 * 230 g (8o z) cheddar cheese
 * 2 tbsp chopped parsley

Directions

 * 1) Put the butter and oil in a large pan and heat.
 * 2) Add the onion and garlic and cook on a high heat until the onions turn a deep golden brown.
 * 3) Stir to prevent sticking.
 * 4) Add the sugar and reduce the heat.
 * 5) Cover the pan and cook gently for 20 minutes.
 * 6) Make the consommé up to 1.2 liters (2 pints) with water and add to the pan, with the wine.
 * 7) Simmer with out the lid for 45 minutes.
 * 8) Season with salt and pepper.
 * 9) Toast the bread, spread with butter and sprinkle with cheese and parsley.
 * 10) Put under the grill until the cheese has melted.
 * 11) Ladle the soup into bowls and put the toast on top.