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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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