5 c Thinly sliced red onions
3 tb Butter
3 tb Flour
1/2 c Maker’s Mark
2 qt Beef broth
1/4 ts Basil
8 sl French bread, toasted
1 c Grated swiss cheese
In a dutch oven, saute sliced onions in butter until soft. Stir in flour to form a paste; pour in bourbon, stirring until smooth. Gradually stir in broth; season with basil and simmer 30-40 minutes. Drop into bottom of each soup bowl a slice of toasted French bread, fill with onion soup and sprinkle with cheese. Broil until cheese is golden and bubbly. Serve immediately.