Gravy Soup

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GRAVY SOUP

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Serving Size : 5 Preparation Time :0:00
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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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6 tb Chicken fat -- or butter
6 tb Flour
5 c Chicken stock
Salt and pepper to taste
Croutons
4 tb Gruyere cheese -- grated

Melt the chicken fat in a large saucepan over low
heat. Add the flour, blend well and cook until the
flour is lightly browned, stirring occasionally with a
wooden spoon. Gradually stir in the stock and continue
stirring until it boils. Lower the heat and simmer,
covered, about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Season the soup with salt and pepper and pour it into
5 heated bowls. Top them with croutons, sprinkle with
the cheese, and serve.

This is a good winter soup, and is a specialty of the
Basel area in Switzerland. Although this version is
made with chicken fat and stock, it can also be made
with ham or bacon fat and ham stock. If you decide to
do that, though, take it easy on adding salt.



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