ONION STEW

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I used to cook for the family when I was a teenager. This onion stew was my brothers' favorite and has remained a family favorite for years and years. The taste is quite subtle but very satisfying.

Provided by Mary Leverington

Categories     Stew

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 onions, chopped
5 tablespoons butter
3 cups of cold water
1 egg yolk
3 tablespoons flour
2 cups whole milk
salt
cayenne pepper
1 cup of grated edam cheese

Steps:

  • In a large soup kettle, saute onions in the butter for five minutes or until transparent.
  • Remove kettle from the burner.
  • Sprinkle flour over the onions and stir in with a wire whisk.
  • Slowly add water stirring with the whisk continuously to avoid lumps.
  • Return to burner and simmer on medium low for about 30 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Blend small quantities at a time in a food processor or blender and return to soup kettle.
  • Slowly add milk, stirring with the whisk.
  • Beat the egg yolk briefly with the whisk.
  • Slowly add about 1/2 cup of the soup to the egg and blend well.
  • Add to soup kettle and heat through.
  • Avoid boiling.
  • Add salt and cayenne pepper to taste.
  • Grate Edam cheese over soup and serve.

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