Classic Onion Soup
- 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.
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.
