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| French Onion Soup |
| Ingredients 1/2 pound firm white onions, sliced 1/4 cup butter 2 tablespoons corn oil 3 tablespoons flour 1 quart chicken broth 1 quart beef broth 8 slices French bread Swiss cheese, shredded Parmesan cheese, grated [preferably Reggiano] Method Saute onions in butter and oil until onions are transparent, but not well-browned. When tender, turn heat to lowest point and sprinkle with flour, stirring vigorously. Pour into Dutch oven and stir in broths. Heat thoroughly and divide among 8 oven-proof bowls. Mix equal parts of cheeses to smooth paste and spread over bread. Float a slice of bread atop each serving. Place all bowls on oven rack 4" from broiler heat and broil until cheese melts. Serve at once. |