Soupe a l'oignon au fromage - french onion so

 
               SOUPE A L'OIGNON AU FROMAGE - FRENCH ONION SO
 
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 Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Soups                            French
                 Vegetables
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    6       lg           Onions, Thinly Sliced
      1/4   c            Unsalted Butter
    1       tb           Flour
    1 1/2   qt           Beef Broth
   12                    1/2"Slices French Bread
      1/4   lb           Gruyere Cheese, Grated
 
   In a large kettle, cook the onions in the butter over
   moderate heat, stirring until they are golden brown.
   Sprinkle with flour and cook the mixture, stirring,
   for 3 minutes. Add the broth slowly, stir the soup
   constantly until it comes to a boil.  Simmer, covered,
   for 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Put 2
   slices of toast in each of 6 heated bowls, top each
   toast with 1 Tbsp cheese and pour the soup over the
   toasts. Top with any remaining cheese. Run bowls under
   broiler about 4 inches from the flame for 3 minutes or
   until cheese is melted and bubbly. a 1951 Gourmet Mag.
   favorite.
  
 
 
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