*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

              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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