*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                  Onion Soup with Puffy Cheese Croutons

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

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   4      cups          Onion -- thinly sliced
     1/4  cup           Butter -- melted
   2      tablespoons   Flour -- all-purpose
   2      cans          Broth, beef -- (10-3/4 oz ea)
   1      can           Broth, chicken -- (10-3/4 oz)
   1      can           Water -- use broth can full
                        -----PUFFY CHEESE CROUTONS-----
     1/4  cup           Butter
   1      tablespoon    Milk
   1      cup           Cheese, Cheddar -- shredded
   2                    Egg whites
                        French bread

Saute onion in butter until limp but not brown; blend in flour. Add broth and water
; stir until smooth. Simmer about 30 minutes. Serve soup with Puffy Cheese Croutons.

 Puffy Cheese Croutons: Melt butter in top of double boiler over hot, but not boiling,
 water or in a saucepan over very low heat. Add milk and cheese, stirring constantly
 until cheese is melted. Remove from heat.

 Beat egg whites until stiff but not dry; gently fold into cheese mixture.
Cut 30 bite-size cubes of French bread; dip into egg-cheese mixture
. Bake on ungreased cookie sheets at 400 degrees for 10 to 15 minutes
 or until lighlty browned.  Remove immediately.  Yield: 30 croutons.


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