Swiss Onion Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. onions
1/2 c. butter
1 clove garlic
salt and pepper to taste
2 qt. water or 2 qt. milk or half and half
12 bouillon cubes (beef)
3 oz. Swiss cheese
6 Tbsp. flour

Preparation

Slice onions thinly.
Slowly saute in butter with crushed garlic until golden.
Add flour and cook until golden.
Stir to prevent scorching.
Beat in water or milk, salt and pepper and bouillon cubes and simmer until onions are tender (about 15 minutes).
Cut cheese into thin slices and place in soup tureen or individual bowls.
Pour hot soup on top.
I also toast bread and place on top of soup.
Cover and allow to stand 5 or 6 minutes before serving.
May be put in blender to smooth.