Gravy Soup

Adapted from Pan American's Complete Round the World Cookbook. Posted for ZWT6.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 5  tablespoons butter
• 5  tablespoons flour
• 7  cups  beef stock
• 1  cup  buttered crouton
• 1⁄4 cup  grated swiss cheese

Directions

1. Melt butter in a deep saucepan.
2. Add flour and stir well.
3. Cook over low heat until deep brown, stirring constantly.
4. Gradually add stock, stirring constantly.
5. Bring to a boil.
6. Cover and simmer over medium heat for 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
7. Top with croutons and grated cheese.