French Onion Soup

1 gal veal stock

1 # sliced yellow onions

1 tsp chopped garlic

1 Tbls Sherry

1 oz olive oil

2 tsp butter

1 Tbls flour

1/2 tsp kosher salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

2 Tbls soy sauce

In a large pot over medium-high heat, heat the oil and the butter.

Add the sliced onions and caramelize the onions until some brown bits begin to stick to the bottom of the pan.

Add the garlic and cook 2 minutes more.

Add the sherry and scrap up the bits of flour from the bottom of the pot.

Add the flour and stir it in.

Add the veal stock and the soy sauce.

Simmer for about 1/2 and hour, then season to taste with the salt and pepper.

Once done, ladel into oven proof crocks and top with garlicy toasted bread.

Top with slices of gruyere cheese,then bake in a 500 degree oven close to the top elements so you can brown the cheese.