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Famous Barr's Legendary Onion Soup

Course: Soup
Servings: 6
Calories: 394kcal
Author: Rob Loethen
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Ingredients 

  • 22 oz onions peeled
  • 3 oz butter or margarine
  • 1 tsp freshly ground pepper
  • 1 Tbs Spanish paprika
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 ½ tsp salt
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ quarts beef bouillon from cubes or canned
  • grated swiss cheese
  • 1 loaf french bread

Instructions

  • Cut onions in half and slice with grain about 1/8-inch thick.
  • Melt butter and add sliced onions. Saute slowly for 20 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Add paprika, pepper, bay leaves and flour. Mix well, keeping flame low. Stir while cooking for 5 minutes.
  • Gradually add hot bouillon while stirring, preferably with a wooden spoon.
  • Simmer soup covered for 30 minutes (at least).
  • If a rich brown coloring is desired, add caramel coloring. Taste soup and season with salt.
  • Fill crocks. Top with thin slices of french bread and cover with 1 1/2 ounces of grated swiss cheese. Place under broiler and melt cheese until golden brown.

Notes

Salt can be omitted if using beef bouillion cubes.

Nutrition

Calories: 394kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 1909mg | Potassium: 401mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 915IU | Vitamin C: 7.7mg | Calcium: 73mg | Iron: 3.8mg