What's For Dinner 12/9/10

Pam is out today so I'm doing these two blocks:

Block 1

V-step x 3 (12)
Alt. Knee(4)
Curtsy, alt. Knee, curtsy, alt. Knee (16)

Block 2

Shuffle turn boomerang x 2 (16)
Up and lunge twice, around the world (16)

What's for Dinner?

French Onion Soup
Gina's Weight Watcher Recipes
Servings: 6 • Serving Size: 1-1/2 cups • Calories: 295 • Points: 6.5

2 pounds yellow onions, sliced thin
3 tbsp unsalted butter
2 tbsp flour
1 bay leaf
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1/8 cup dry sherry
1/4 cup Cognac or brandy
1/4 cups good white wine
9 cups beef stock
kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
6 slices toasted Italian bread
6 slices Alpine Lace Swiss

In a large pot, sauté the onions with the butter, until soft and golden, about 20 minutes. Add flour, mixing well another 2-3 minutes. Add thyme, bay leaf, sherry, wine and brandy, and simmer uncovered for 10 more minutes.

Add the beef stock, salt & pepper to taste, reduce heat. Cover and simmer gently for about 20 minutes. Remove bay leaf and ladle 1-1/2 cups soup into 6 oven-proof bowls. Place bowls on a baking sheet. Place sliced toasted bread rounds into each bowl and top bread with cheese. Broil 2 to 3 minutes, until cheese melts.