"It was a cool spring day when I came up with this sweet and creamy variation of traditional baked French onion soup. I top individual bowls with toasty buttered croutons and a sprinkling of Swiss cheese, then pop them under the broiler. The rich results are delightful! - I. MacKay Starr, North Saanich, British Columbia..."
INGREDIENTS
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7 tablespoons butter, divided
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1-1/2 cups cubed day-old bread
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3 large onions, quartered and thinly sliced
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1-1/2 cups water
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4-1/2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
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1/4 cup all-purpose flour
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1-3/4 cups milk, divided
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1-1/2 cups shredded Swiss cheese, divided
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Pepper to taste
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Fresh minced chives or parsley