Ingredients

1 Tbsp. plus 1 tsp. oil
1 oz. butter
2-1/4 lbs. red onions, thinly sliced
1 Tbsp. plus 1 tsp. flour
4-1/4 cups beef stock
1 cup red wine
1 cup tomato purée
1/8 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
12 slices French or Italian bread, cut diagonally
1/3 cup plus 3 Tbsps. cheddar cheese\grated, grated



Instructions

Heat oil and butter in a heavy nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Add onions to pan, fry over high heat for about 3 minutes, or until soft and starting to turn golden. Reduce heat to medium-low, and cook onions an additional 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft and golden brown. Sprinkle flour over onions, stir well to combine. Cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add next 3 ingredients, stir until mixture boils and thickens slightly. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, 20 minutes. Toast bread on both sides. Top with grated cheese. Cook on grill until cheese melts and bread is golden. Serve bread with soup.