Dimanche Dîner

That's "Sunday Supper" in French.

I really wanted to be in Paris this weekend, especially after my friends called me from there yesterday. But it didn't work out.

So, I'm pretending.

French Onion Soup is surprisingly easy to make. That, and a glass (or two) of chablis, and it's almost (not really) like being in Paris.

Onion Soup

Ingredients

• 2 large white onions
• 6 Tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 Tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 4 cups beef broth
• Salt
• Freshly ground pepper
• 1 baguette
• 1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese

Directions

1. Slice the onions
2. In a large saucepan, melt the butter over low heat, then add the onions. Turn up the heat to medium and saute. After a minute or so, add the flour and continue to saute until the onions are a nice golden color.
3. Add the beef broth and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil.
4. Once the soup has boiled, turn the heat down and let the onions cook for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Ladle the soup into crocks. Add slices of baguette and top with grated cheese.
6. Broil for 2 minutes or until the cheese bubbles and browns slightly.
7. Enjoy! (Be careful, though - the soup crocks are VERY hot!)