ONION SOUP

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From Nancy Davis

Ingredients

• 4-5 large onions
• 3 T butter
• 1/4 t peppercorns, coarsely crushed
• 1 T flour
• 3 can 10 1/2 oz ea beef broth
• 1 bay leaf
• 3 C water
• 1/2 C grated swiss cheese

Preparation

Step 1

Heat butter in heavy sauce pan over medium heat. Add onions and peppercorns. Cook, stirring frequently till onions are light brown. Sprinkle onions with flour, cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Add beef broth, water and bay leaf, correct seasoning.
Turn into oven proof bowls.
Sprinkle with cheese,
Place under broiler or in 400F oven till cheese turns brown.