Bennigan's onion soup

8 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
WALDINE VAN GEFFEN
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½poundsFirm white onions -- sliced
¼cupButter
2tablespoonsCorn oil
3tablespoonsFlour
1quartChicken broth
1quartBeef broth
8slicesFrench bread
Swiss cheese -- shredded
Parmesan -- grated

Directions

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 intoDutch oven and stir in broths. Heat thoroughly and divide among 8 oven-proof bowls. Float a slice of bread atop each serving. Mix equal parts of cheese to smooth paste and spread over bread. Place all bowls on oven rack 4" from broiler heat and broil until cheese melts. Serve at once. Leftover soup freezes well up to 6 months. Source: Gloria Pitzer Recipe By :