French Onion Soup

• 1/3 c. shortening or bacon drippings
• 5 medium yellow onions thin sliced to make 5 c.
• 2 Tbsp. flour
• 7 c. beef stock or 3 cans beef consomme, diluted with 2 c. water
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 6 slices French bread
• 6 thin slices Gruyere cheese
• 1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese

1. In 5-quart pan, heat bacon drippings (shortening).
2. Add onion; saute over low heat until golden brown, about 20 minutes.
3. Stir in flour and brown slightly.
4. Gradually add stock and salt and pepper.
5. Cook covered over low heat for 30 minutes.
6. In 6 heatproof bowls, place slice of toast; cover each with slice of cheese.
7. Pour soup over top.
8. Sprinkle each with Parmesan cheese. Run under broiler to melt cheese.
9. Makes 6 servings.

shortening, yellow onions, flour, beef stock, salt, pepper, bread, thin slices gruyere cheese, parmesan cheese

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=371116 (may not work)