French Onion Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 Tbsp. butter (1/2 stick)
4 c. thinly sliced onions (2 to 3 onions)
2 c. sliced mushrooms
1 1/2 Tbsp. flour
6 c. beef broth (not bouillon)
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
1/2 c. brandy
1/2 tsp. Kitchen Bouquet seasoning

Preparation

In a 3-quart soup pot on the stove top, melt butter and add onions, stirring constantly. Cook for 15 to 20 minutes or until soft. When onions are soft, add mushrooms and cook 2 more minutes. Sprinkle flour over and stir well. Add 2 cups of beef broth. Continue stirring until the mixture is thickened. Add remaining broth and stir in salt, pepper and brandy. Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for 45 minutes. Add Kitchen Bouquet and stir well. Taste for seasoning and correct if necessary. Makes 6 (1 1/3 cup) servings; 3 carbs, 145 calories (per serving).