Swiss Onion Soup

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup butter
• 7 cups sliced onion
• 2 Tbsp. flour
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 4 cups beef bouillon
• 2 cups half and half
• 8 thick slices French bread, toasted, buttered
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• 2 cups shredded Swiss cheese

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Melt butter in a saucepan. Saute onions until tender. Stir in flour and salt; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually stir in bouillon. Bring to a boil; reduce heat.

Cover and simmer 30-40 minutes. Stir in half and half. Heat thoroughly. Do not boil! To serve, ladle into ovenproof bowls.

Top each with 1 slice of French bread and 1/4 cup Swiss cheese. Bake 10 minutes or until cheese melts.

By Robin from Washington, IA