Soup

stoneygirl's Note:

Bistro Onion Soup

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 0 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 4 large onions, sliced (2lbs.)
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 5 1/4 cups water
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 1/2 cup dry red wine
• 4 chicken bouillon cubes
• 4 beef bouillon cubes
• 2 bay leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon dried sage
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 8 (1/2 inch) diagonally sliced French bread, toasted
• 8 slices gruyere cheese

Directions:

1. in dutch oven over med. heat saute onion in butter until golden, stirring often. Stir in flour;cook one minute. add water and next 8 ingredients. bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, 30 minute Discard bay leaves.
2. Ladle soup into 4 individual oven proof soup bowls. place on a baking sheet. Add 2 slices of bread to each bowl and cover with 2 slices of cheese. Broil 5 1/2 inches from heat for 2 minute or until cheese is bubbly. Serve immediately.
3. Equal amounts of chicken broth and beef broth can be substitued for the red and white wine but omit the 1/2 t salt.

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