Basler Mehlsuppa

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Soups are popular in switzerland. and the secret to the balance of flavors of this traditional swiss soup is gently toasting the flour first. i first found this recipe on the recipeland website, but i’ve also seen it on the allrecipes site (submitted by corwinn darkholme), but i didn't check to see if it's an exact duplicate.

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Steps

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In a heavy saucepan over medium heat , heat the flour gently until it begins to turn pale golden brown , stirring constantly.

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Remove from heat.

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In another pan , saute onion slices in butter.

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When transparent , blend them into the flour.

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Gradually add beef stock , wine , salt and pepper to taste.

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Cook gently , stirring frequently , for about 30 minutes.

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Put a slice of bread in each of four soup bowls , topping each bread slice with a generous amount of cheese.

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Using a ladle , pour soup into each bowl , and serve at once.

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Ingredients

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all-purpose flour, onion, red wine, beef stock, butter, whole wheat bread, gruyere cheese, salt and pepper