Onion Soup Gratinée

Peel the onions and slice them almost wafer-thin.

Heat the butter in a large saucepan or small kettle and add the onions and garlic. Add the salt and pepper and cook, stirring, over low heat until onions are golden-brown. Do not burn.

Sprinkle the onions with the flour and continue cooking and stirring for 3 or 4 minutes more. Add the