Simple Onion Soup

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Title: Simple Onion Soup
Categories: Soups/, Stews
Yield: 4 Servings

1 lb Beef bones for stock
12 c Water
2 tb Flour or cornstarch
1/2 c Milk
6 Onions--coarsely sliced
1/2 c Grated Gruyere, Parmesan, or
-Romano cheese
Salt the pepper to taste

Place the bones in a large pot. Add water and bring to a high boil. Lower
the heat, cover the pot, and continue boiling for 3 hours. Let the stock
cool and remove the bones. Take the fat from the top of the stock and place
it in another casserole. Add the flour, milk, and half a cup stock.
Dissolve well and cook the mixture for about 2 minutes, stirring
continually. Add the mixture tot he soup, and also the sliced onions. Stir
well and bring the soup to a second boil. Cover the pot and cook for about
30 minutes, over low-medium heat. Turn off the heat, add the grated cheese,
stir well, cover the pot, and let the soup stand for 5 minutes. Serve hot.

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