Famous-Barr'S French Onion Soup

• 3 pounds sliced onion, 1/8" thick
• 4 ounces unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons paprika
• 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse-ground black pepper
• 2 teaspoons salt (or to taste)
• 1/4 cup flour
• 3 quarts beef stock
• 1 cup white wine
• 1 bay leaf
• 24 slices crusty French bread
• 2 cups Swiss cheese, grated

1. Peel onions, cut in half, then in half again, then in 1/8" slices. (usually a 5lb bag of onions peeled will equal 3lbs)
2. In large soup pot, melt butter. Add onions and saute over low heat, until translucent, about 1 1/2 hrs
3. Add paprika, salt & pepper to onions, blend well
4. Add flour & stir constantly to combine to roux
5. Add beef stock, wine & bay leaves, stir to combine
6. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 2hrs
7. (optional) Add kitchen bouquet for rich brown color
8. Check for seasoning and adjust to taste
9. Put in icebox overnight
10. Proper serving: Heat soup. Fill individual fireproof bowls with 8oz of soup, top with three slices of (Famous Barr) French bread and 1 1/2oz grated Swiss cheese. Place under broiler approx 550u0b0, until cheese starts to brown and soup bubbles.

onion, butter, paprika, coarseground black pepper, salt, flour, beef stock, white wine, bay leaf, crusty, swiss cheese

Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/famous-barrs-french-onion-soup (may not work)