French Onion Soup

Allow about 45 minutes to cook the onions. Very slow cooking will give them a deep golden color and release their full flavor.

Melt the butter in a large pot, add the onions, and cook them very slowly over low heat, stirring often. Stir in the sugar and flour and cook for 3 minutes. Add beef broth, water and sherry, simmer and partially cover for 30 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste. For serving, scoop the onion soup into a bowl and place a thick slice of French bread on top. Generously sprinkle with the jack or mozzarella cheese and parmesan, pour a little of the onion broth on top and slide the bowl into the oven and broil at 400 degrees until the cheese is melted and has a golden hint.