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      Title: CLASSIC ONION SOUP
 Categories: Soups, Alcohol, Onions
      Yield: 8 servings
 
      5 c  Thinly sliced red onions
      3 tb Butter
      3 tb Flour
    1/2 c  Maker's Mark
      2 qt Beef broth
    1/4 ts Basil
      8 sl French bread, toasted
      1 c  Grated swiss cheese
 
  In a dutch oven, saute sliced onions in butter until soft.
  Stir in flour to form a paste; pour in bourbon, stirring until smooth.
  Gradually stir in broth; season with basil and simmer 30-40 minutes.
  Drop into bottom of each soup bowl a slice of toasted French bread,
  fill with onion soup and sprinkle with cheese. Broil until cheese is
  golden and bubbly.
  Serve immediately.
 
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