Crockpot French Onion Soup

Grrrrrgh!
Course : Onions
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 6
 

Ingredients:

2 quarts boullion -- beef, blended
6 cups onions -- thinly sliced
1/4 cup margarine
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons flour
1/4 cup cooking sherry -- optional
 

Preparation:

Pour bouillon in crockpot; cover and set on high. Cook onions slowly in large skillet in margarine; cover and let cook for about 15 minutes. Uncover and add salt, sugar and flour. Stir well. Add to stock in crockpot. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours. Add sherry anytime during the last 2-3 hours of cooking. NOTE: The sugar aids the browning process. Place a slice of french bread in each serving dish. Place a slice of jack, mozzarella or similar cheese over the bread. Pour hot soup over this combination. The result is wonderful!!!!