5 cups thinly sliced red onions
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
1/2 cup maker's mark bourbon
2 quarts beef broth
1/4 teaspoon basil
8 french bread slices, toasted
1 cup grated swiss cheese
Servings: 8
1. In a dutch oven, saute sliced onions in butter until soft. Stir in flour to form a paste; pour in bourbon, stirring until smooth. Gradually stir in broth; season with basil and simmer 30-40 minutes.
2. Drop into bottom of each soup bowl a slice of toasted French bread, fill with onion soup and sprinkle with cheese. Broil until cheese is golden and bubbly. Serve immediately.
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
1/2 cup maker's mark bourbon
2 quarts beef broth
1/4 teaspoon basil
8 french bread slices, toasted
1 cup grated swiss cheese
Servings: 8
1. In a dutch oven, saute sliced onions in butter until soft. Stir in flour to form a paste; pour in bourbon, stirring until smooth. Gradually stir in broth; season with basil and simmer 30-40 minutes.
2. Drop into bottom of each soup bowl a slice of toasted French bread, fill with onion soup and sprinkle with cheese. Broil until cheese is golden and bubbly. Serve immediately.