"Alton Brown's recipe, from the episode "A Bowl Full of Onion"..."
INGREDIENTS
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10 sweet onions (like Vidalias) or 10 a combination of sweet and red onions
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3 tablespoons butter
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1 teaspoon salt
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2 cups white wine
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10 ounces canned beef consomme
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10 ounces chicken broth
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10 ounces apple cider (unfiltered is best)
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bouquet garni, thyme sprigs, bay leaf and parsley
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1 loaf country bread
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kosher salt
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ground black pepper
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1 dash cognac (optional)
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1 cup fontina or 1 cup gruyere cheese, grated