Swiss Basler Mehlsuppa Recipes

BASLER MEHLSUPPE (BASEL FLOUR SOUP)

Steps:

• 1. Cook the flour in a dry, hot skillet until light brown. Add butter to flour and mix.
• 2. Add onions and cook until softened, about 10 or 15 minutes. Add beef stock, bring to a boil, and simmer 20 minutes. Serve with grated cheese.
• 3. Add a dash of red wine if desired.

BASLER MEHLSUPPA

Steps:

• In a heavy 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 onion slices in butter. When transparent, blend them into the flour. Gradually add beef stock, wine, salt and pepper to taste. Cook gently, stirring frequently, for about 30 minutes.
• Put a slice of bread in each of four soup bowls, topping each bread slice with a generous amount of cheese. Using a ladle, pour soup into each bowl, and serve at once.