Ingredients

3 Medium Onions, thinly sliced

2 tbsp Butter

1 tbsp Flour

2 cups Stock

4 cups Water

1/4 cup Boiled milk

4oz (113g) Swiss cheese, grated

6 slices French bread, dried in oven, not toasted

Salt and pepper, to taste

2 tbsp Melted butter

Method

In heavy pan, cook onions in heated butter until slightly browned.

Sprinkle with flour and cook over low heat until golden, never allowing them to become dark brown.

Add stock and water.

Bring to boil, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, then simmer gently for 20 minutes uncovered.

Add milk.

Pour into ovenproof casserole or individual bowls.

Place slices of bread on top.

Sprinkle generously with cheese.

Add pepper.

Sprinkle with melted butter.

Brown quickly under broiler heat.

Serve.

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