FRENCH ONION SOUP SOUPE `A LIOGNON

Peel and thinly slice 800gm of onions (5 large onions ). Add the sliced onions to a pan with 3 tbs of canola oil , stirring while cooking for 10 minutes and the onions begin to soften . Stir through 3 tbs of minced garlic , 1 dsp of soft brown sugar , 1 dsp of dried thyme . reduce heat and stir for 25 minutes or until onions are golden brown. Transfer the pan contents to your soup pot . sprinkle over 2 tbs of plain flour and stir through. Stir in 125 ml of red wine along with 2 litres of chicken stock . Heat and simmer for 45 minutes . To serve .... toast rounds of crusty bread topped with tasty grated cheese and place under grill until cheese melts . Place a grilled bread round atop of each bowl of prepared soup . Enjoy !