Classic Onion Soup

Title:
Classic Onion Soup

Yield:
8 Servings

Categories:
Soups,
Alcohol,
Onions




Ingredients:





     5 c  Thinly sliced red onions


     3 tb Butter


     3 tb Flour


   1/2 c  Maker's Mark


     2 qt Beef broth


   1/4 ts Basil


     8 sl French bread, toasted


     1 c  Grated swiss cheese






 In a dutch oven, saute sliced onions in butter until


 soft. Stir in flour to form a paste; pour in bourbon,


 stirring until smooth. Gradually stir in broth; season


 with basil and simmer 30-40 minutes. Drop into bottom


 of each soup bowl a slice of toasted French bread,


 fill with onion soup and sprinkle with cheese. Broil


 until cheese is golden and bubbly.


 Serve immediately.


 


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