Basle Flour Soup Recipes

Steps:

• Melt the butter.
• Add 2 Tbsp flour and brown lightly, stirring constantly.
• Add remaining flour, stir in, and remove pan from heat.
• Pour in bouillon and stir well--be sure not to let it get lumpy!
• Simmer at low heat for a minimum of 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Serve topped with grated cheese.
• Optional: top with onion rings, croutons, chopped parsley or chives, etc.

Steps:

• Melt 6 T. butter in a heavy saucepan. Stir in the flour. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon until the mixture is smooth and the color of chocolate. This takes about 7 - 10 minutes. Do not let the mixture scorch. (If it does, throw it out and start over.).
• Remove from heat. Gradually add the hot water, stirring constantly until mixture is smooth. Add onion, bay leaf and salt to taste. Simmer over the lowestg possible heat, stirring occasionally, for one hour.
• Remove onion and bay leaf before serving. Add the last tablespoons of butter.
• NOTE: some cooks add 1 t. tomato paste, others 1 - 2 T. dry madeira and others a little grated swiss cheese.

Steps:

• 1. Cook the flour in a dry, hot skillet until light brown. Add butter to flour and mix.
• 2. Add onions and cook until softened, about 10 or 15 minutes. Add beef stock, bring to a boil, and simmer 20 minutes. Serve with grated cheese.
• 3. Add a dash of red wine if desired.

Steps:

• In a saucepan, simmer broth and basil, uncovered, for 15 minutes. In another saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour and pepper until smooth; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; gradually stir in broth and sour cream (do not boil).