Gravy Soup
6 tb Chicken fat -- or butter 6 tb Flour 5 c Chicken stock Salt and pepper to taste Croutons 4 tb Gruyere cheese -- grated Melt the chicken fat in a large saucepan over low heat. A...
Ingredients
- 6tbsp chicken fat -- or butter
- 6tbsp flour
- 5cup chicken stock
Directions
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6 tb Chicken fat -- or butter 6 tb Flour 5 c Chicken stock Salt and pepper to taste Croutons 4 tb Gruyere cheese -- grated Melt the chicken
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Add the flour, blend well and cook until the flour is lightly browned, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon
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Gradually stir in the stock and continue stirring until it boils
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Lower the heat and simmer, covered, about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally
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Season the soup with salt and pepper and pour it into 5 heated bowls
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Top them with croutons, sprinkle with the cheese, and serve
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This is a good winter soup, and is a specialty of the Basel area in Switzerland
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Although this version is made with chicken fat and stock, it can also be made with ham or bacon fat and ham stock