Basler Mehlsuppa

6 Reviews

“This is a Swiss favorite, a heartening bowl of this soup is always very welcomed. The basis of this Basel soup is toasted flour.” - by CORWYNN DARKHOLME

Ingredients

4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup sliced onion
1/2 cup red wine
4 cups beef stock
2 tablespoons butter
4 thick slices whole wheat bread
1/2 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
salt and pepper to taste

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Original recipe yields 4 servings

Directions

In a heave saucepan over medium heat, heat the flour gently until it begins to turn pale golden brown, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
In another pan, saute onions in butter. When transparent, blend them into the flour. Gradually add the beef stock, the wine and the salt and pepper to taste. Cook gently, stirring frequently, for about 30 minutes.
Put a slice of bread in each person's bowl with a good sprinkling of cheese on top. Pour soup into each bowl and serve at once.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (4 total)

Calories
293 cal
15%

Fat
12.5 g
19%

Carbs
27.7 g
9%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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Reviews (6)

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BOBBIELIZ

May. 4, 2003

"Basel Toasted Flour Soup may have an off-putting name, but it is tasty, hearty, and traditionally eaten (but not exclusively) after "Morgenstreich" (around 6 a.m) at the Basle, Switzerland Fastnacht (..." See moreCarnival) every February."

WeatherMaven

Jan. 3, 2011

"so good! like french onion soup, but up side down. super easy to make, and was a great appetizer at our swiss themed dinner party!! would make again!..." See more"

ANGELAKOMLJENOVIC

Nov. 28, 2005

"This soup is amazing, very easy to make, taste is out of this world and it looks great too. The only thing I changed was to toast the bread with garlic and butter before topping with cheese and soup...." See more Thank you for sharing, yum!"

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