French Onion Soup

• 4-5 large onions
• 3 T. butter
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 T. flour
• 32 oz. beef broth
• 2 3/4 c. water
• 1/4 c. white wine
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• Dash of Tabasco sauce
• Poultry seasoning 
• Salt, sugar, and pepper to taste 

Saute thinly sliced onion until golden brown. Add flour and stir; cook 1 minutes, then remove from heat. Gradually add broth; stir in water, wine, sauces, seasoning and bay leaf. Return to heat and bring mixture to a boil, Stirring often, Reduce heat to low and cook soup, uncovered for 30-40 minutes. Discard bay leaf. Adjust to taste. Top with Swiss or Gruyere cheese toast.