Bennigan's Onion Soup

WALDINE VAN GEFFEN VGHC42A
- 1/2 lb Firm white onions -- sliced

1/4 c Butter

2 tb Corn oil

3 tb Flour

1 qt Chicken broth

1 qt Beef broth

8 sl French bread

Swiss cheese -- shredded Parmesan -- grated

Saute onions in butter and oil until onions are transparent, but not well browned. When tender, turn heat to lowest point and sprinkle with flour, stirring vigorously. Pour intoDutch oven and stir in broths. Heat thoroughly and divide among 8 oven-proof bowls. Float a slice of bread atop each serving. Mix equal parts of cheese to smooth paste and spread over bread. Place all bowls on oven rack 4" from broiler heat and broil until cheese melts. Serve at once. Leftover soup freezes well up to 6 months. Source: Gloria Pitzer Recipe By :