Easy French onion soup

2 Tablespoons butter
1 Tablespoon olive oil
2 vidalia onions, diced finely or you can use the food processor
2 cans beef broth (traditionally beef but can use chicken, veggie or mix)
3 garlic cloves
Splash of cognac
1 T. Flour
Salt
Pepper
Bay leaf
Toast
Cheese (parmasan and gruyere or Swiss, mozzarella is nice too)

In a large pot over medium heat, add onions, oil, butter. Stirring occasionally. Once onions start to brown, cook onions over medium low heat, stirring more often. Once the onions have caramalized, add flour and cook for a minute or so. Then add garlic, broth, cognac, salt and pepper. Simmer 10 minutes.You may use a hand blender if you want a smoother consistency.

Toast bread in the toaster. Fill your bowl 1/4 of the way. Add the toast and put cheese on top. Add more broth. The cheese will melt.

If you prefer, you may preheat oven to 275. In an oven proof casserole dish, add the soup, put toast and cheese. Bake 5 minutes or so.