French Onion Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

5 c. thinly slice yellow onions
3 Tbsp. butter or vegetable oil
3 Tbsp. flour
1/2 c. cognac
2 qts. beef broth
1/2 tsp. basil
1 slice toasted French or Italian bread per person
1/2 c. grated Swiss cheese

Preparation

In a 3 quart flameproof casserole, saute sliced onion in butter until soft.
Stir in flour to form a paste.
Pour in cognac, stir until smooth. Gradually stir in broth. Season with basil and simmer 30
to 40 minutes. Top soup with toasted slices of bread, sprinkle with cheese and broil until cheese is golden and bubbly. Serve immediately.
Serves 10 to 12. Soup may also be put in individual soup tureen and broiled separately for individual servings.