*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                      Francois' Onion Soup Au Gratin

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Soups                            Vegetables

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     1/2  cup           Oil
   3      large         Onions -- slice thin
   1      tablespoon    Flour
   6      cups          Beef stock
   1      tablespoon    Dry white wine
   2      small         Bay leaves
   1      pinch         Thyme
   1      pinch         Salt and pepper
   6      slices        French bread -- toast
   6      tablespoons   Swiss cheese -- shred

Heat oil over medium-high heat in soup pot. Add onions and saute until browned
. Add flour, mixing until smooth, and cook until flour is lightly browned, about 30 seconds
. Add stock, wine, bay leaves, thyme, salt and pepper. Bring to boil and cook until onions
 are soft, about 20 minutes.
Correct seasoning. Ladle soup into 1 large or 6 individual earthenware crocks.
 Top crock with bread slices and cover with cheese. If using individual crocks,
 top each with 1 slice bread and 1 tb cheese. Broil until golden and bubbly. 336 cal; 21 gr fat; 56% fat.

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