Barr's French Onion Soup Recipe

1. 1

   Peel onions and slice 1/8 inch thick, preferably in a food processor.

2. 2

   Heat butter in a 6-qt (or possibly larger) stockpot.

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   Add in onions; cook, uncovered, over low heat for 1-1/2 hrs, stirring occasionally.

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   (The long cooking time makes the onions mellow and sweet.)

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   Stir in pepper, paprika and bay leaf; saute/fry over low heat 10 min more, stirring frequently.

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   Pour in 6 cans broth and wine.

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   Increase heat and bring to a boil.

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   Dissolve flour in remaining 1 can broth.

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   Stir into boiling soup.

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    Reduce heat and simmer slowly for 2 hrs.

11. 11

    Adjust color to a rich brown with caramel coloring, season with salt.

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    Chill overnight.

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    To serve, heat soup in microwave or possibly on stove top.

14. 14

    If you like, pour into ovenproof crocks or possibly bowls.

15. 15

    Top with a slice of breat and a sprinkling of grated cheese.

16. 16

    Heat under the broiler till cheese melts and bubbles, about 5 min.

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    Leftover soup can be frzn.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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