French Onion Soup Recipe
4 medium onions, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon flour
2 cups consommé
3 cups water
1/4 to 1/2 pound grated Swiss cheese
6 dried slices French bread
salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons melted butter
In a heavy skillet, cook the onions in heated butter until slightly browned. Sprinkle with flour and cook over low heat until golden. Add beef consommé and water. Preheat broiler. Bring to a boil, stirring with a wooden spoon, and then simmer 20 minutes uncovered. Pour soup into ovenproof individual bowls. Place slices of fresh bread on top. Sprinkle with Swiss cheese. Add pepper. Sprinkle with melted butter. Brown quickly under a broiler. Makes 4 to 6 servings of French Onion Soup
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