Onion Soup Gratinee - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 to 5 large onions (4 to 5 c. minced)
3 Tbsp. butter
1/4 tsp. peppercorn, coarsely crushed
1 Tbsp. flour
1/2 c. grated Swiss cheese
3 c. water
3 (10 1/2 oz.) cans condensed beef broth
1 bay leaf
6 to 8 slices French bread, toasted

Preparation

Slice and mince onions.
Melt butter in heavy saucepan; add onions and peppercorns.
Cook, stirring constantly until light brown.
Sprinkle onions with flour; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Add beef broth, water and bay leaf.
Bring to boil. Simmer 30 to 40 minutes.
Discard bay leaf and season to taste with salt and pepper.
Pour into ovenproof tureen.
Top with toast slices and sprinkle with cheese.
Place under broiler until cheese turns golden.
Serves 6 to 8.