Soupe a l'Oignon Gratinee (French Onion Soup!)

One of the most comforting dishes EVER, oh how I love a (good) french onion soup... So of course, I have to make it myself. And I can never do anything simple, so it's been about a two hour process so far, including the 30 minutes of tear-shed during onion slicing... The unfortunate part of our kitchen, which I otherwise thoroughly enjoy cooking in, is that there is really no "low" setting on the stove. Low is really medium, which never for a simmer makes. Boo.... Onions burned slightly, but I won't get upset yet (I either have a major freak out when things go not exactly as planned, or I laugh and pour myself another glass of wine! This wine is lovely...) I love that in french cooking they call the fat that rises to the top "scum." It makes me snicker... Ok, back to paying attention - final result with pic coming soon!