| 1 | In a covered 4-quart saucepan, cook the thinly sliced onions slowly with the butter and 1 tbs oil for about 15 minutes. |
| 2 | Keep covered, stir occasionally. |
| 3 | Uncover and increase heat to moderate. |
| 4 | Add sugar and saute onions until golden brown, about 30 minutes. |
| 5 | Sprinkle onions with flour and stir over heat for 2 or 3 minutes. |
| 6 | Blend in hot broth and vermouth, season to taste. |
| 7 | Simmer partly covered for 1 hour. |
| 8 | Place bread slices in a 350 oven for 15 minutes. |
| 9 | Remove and baste each slice with ?tsp oil and rub with cut garlic clove. |
| 10 | Return to oven for about 15 minutes. |
| 11 | Before serving, add cognac to soup and divide into 4 ovenproof bowls. |
| 12 | Sprinkle ?cup of cheese in soup. |
| 13 | Float slices of bread on top of soup and sprinkle with the remaining cheese. |
| 14 | Bake in 325 oven 15 to 20 minutes until hot. |
| 15 | Set under broiler for 2 or so minutes until golden brown |