French Onion Soup#1

* Exported from MasterCook *

FRENCH ONION SOUP #1

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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Soups

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/4 c Butter
1 t Sugar
1 c Dry white wine
1/4 ts Pepper
2 c Grated swiss cheese
Paprika
6 x Medium cooking onion sliced
1 tb All purpose flour
4 c Beef broth
6 x 1/2 in day old french bread
1/2 c Grated parasean cheese

In large Dutch oven over medium heat, melt butter.
Add onions and sugar. Cover and cook, stirring
occaisionally, 30 minutes or until onions are tender
but not colored. Uncover pan, increase heat slightly
and continue to cook, stirring regularly until onions
are rich caramel colour (10 to 15 minutes) DO NOT LET
ONIONS BURN. Stir in flour until well blended.
Gradually add wine; cook, stirring constantly, until
mixture boils and thickens. Stir in beef broth and
pepper; bring to boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover and
simmer 15 minutes. Ladle soup into 6, 1-1/2 cup oven
proof bowls. Top each with bread slice; sprinkle with
swiss cheese and parmaean cheeses and paprika. Place
bowls on jelly roll pan. Broil until cheese melts and
bubbles.



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