CREAMY SWISS ONION SOUP
7 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 1/2 cups day-old bread cubes
3 large onions, quartered & thinly sliced
1 1/2 cups water
4 1/2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 3/4 cups milk
1 1/2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
pepper -- to taste
fresh chives or parsley -- minced
Melt 3 tablespoons butter; toss with bread cubes.
Place on a lightly greased baking sheet.
Bake at 350F degrees for 7 minutes; turn and bake 7 minutes longer or until toasted.
Meanwhile
in a large saucepan, saute the onions in remaining butter until lightly browned, about 12 minutes.
Stir in water and bouillon; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
Combine flour and 1/2 cup milk until smooth; gradually stir into onion mixture.
Stir in remaining milk. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes, stirring until thickened.
Reduce heat to low; stir in 3/4 cup Swiss cheese and pepper.
Ladle into four ovenproof bowls; sprinkle with reserved croutons and remaining cheese.
Broil 4 inches from heat until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Garnish with chives.
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