Ingredients

• 1/4 cup - butter
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2/3 cup - milk
• 3 cup - onions, finely chopped
• 3.75 cups - chicken stock
• 1 - bay leaf
• 1/4 cup - flour
• 2/3 cup - cream

How to Make Cream Of Onion Soup

• Fry onions for 5 minutes, without browning, in melted butter.
• Add the chicken stock, bay leaf and seasoning. Bring to boil.
• Cover and simmer for 45 minutes or until tender.
• Remove the bay leaf.
• The soup can now be sieved or pureed if a smooth soup is desired.
• Blend flour with milk and whisk gradually into the soup.
• Return to boil, stirring constantly.
• Reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Adjust the seasoning.
• Stir in cream and re-heat before serving.