French Onion Soup
["4 large onions", "3 Tbsp. butter", "2 Tbsp. flour", "fresh pepper", "1/4 tsp. garlic powder", "1 tsp. sugar", "1/4 tsp. parsley", "1/8 tsp. thyme", "2 (10 1/2 oz.) cans beef consomme", "1 c. dry white wine", "cognac", "seasoned croutons", "1/2 lb. Cheddar cheese, shredded or sliced Provolone"]
["Slice and chop onions.", "Saute in butter until limp.", "Sprinkle with flour, pepper, garlic powder, sugar, parsley and thyme.", "Cook until golden brown.", "Add enough water to consomme to make 1 quart. Combine with onion mixture and add wine; simmer 45 minutes.", "At the last minute, stir in cognac (no more than 2 tablespoons)."]
["onions", "butter", "flour", "fresh pepper", "garlic powder", "sugar", "parsley", "thyme", "beef consomme", "white wine", "cognac", "croutons", "Cheddar cheese"]