Creamy Sieved Onion Soup With Croutons

Ingredients

• 6 Spanish onions
• 3 oz butter
• 2 quarts water
• 3 oz flour
• 1/2 pint milk or cream
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Bread for croutons

Method

1. 1 Peel and slice the onions.
2. 2 Fry the onions in butter without letting them brown.
3. 3 Boil the onions in water until very soft.
4. 4 Rub the onions and liquid through a sieve to make a puree.
5. 5 Return the puree to a pot and bring to a boil.
6. 6 Stir in the flour to thicken and cook well.
7. 7 Add milk or cream, salt, and pepper.
8. 8 Boil briefly and serve with fried croutons.