BAKED ONION AND MUSHROOM SOUP

BAKED ONION AND MUSHROOM SOUP image

Number Of Ingredients 10

3tbsp butter
2 onions, peeled and cut in half and sliced thin
1 large sweet white onion, done the same
1 clove of garlic minced
1 lb(500g) mixed mushrooms stemmed and sliced
1 tbsp flour
2 tbsp dry sherry or scotch
4 cups beef broth
4 slices italian bread, crusts removed and toasted
1 1/4 cups gruyere cheese grated

Steps:

Heat butter and add onions, cook until very soft. Add the garlic and mushrooms and cook for another 5-8 mins. Stir in the flour and cook a further minute. Stir in sherry/scotch and broth and bring to boil Season with salt and pepper. Preheat Broiler Ladle the soup into 4 ovenproof dishes, place the toasted bread on top of the soup and sprinkle cheese on top. Place the bowls under the broiler and broil until the cheese is melted and bubbling. Serve immediately You can freeze the soup and do the bread and cheese part when defrosted and ready to serve.