Browned-Flour Soup From Basle (Switzerland) – a delicious recipe with butter, flour, water, onion, cloves, bay leaf. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
Soups & Stews
Servings:persons
1
Melt 6 T. butter in a heavy saucepan. Stir in the flour. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon until the mixture is smooth and the color of chocolate. This takes about 7 - 10 minutes. Do not let the mixture scorch. (If it does, throw it out and start over.).
2
Remove from heat. Gradually add the hot water, stirring constantly until mixture is smooth. Add onion, bay leaf and salt to taste. Simmer over the lowestg possible heat, stirring occasionally, for one hour.
3
Remove onion and bay leaf before serving. Add the last tablespoons of butter.
4
NOTE: some cooks add 1 t. tomato paste, others 1 - 2 T. dry madeira and others a little grated swiss cheese.
153
kcal
Calories
7
g
Fat
19
g
Carbs
3
g
Protein
FatCarbsProtein
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 7 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 7 teaspoons butter, 6 tablespoons flour, 7 -8 cups hot water, 1 medium onion, stuck with, and more.
Yes, Browned-Flour Soup From Basle (Switzerland) falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.
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