Barr's French Onion Soup

Yield: 16 Servings
Categories: Soups
5lbUnpeeled onions
1Stick butter
1 1/2tsFreshly ground black pepper
2tbPaprika
1Bay leaf
7cn(16-oz) beef broth; divided (recommended swanson's)
1cDry white wine; optional
3/4cAll-purpose or instant flour (such as Wondra)
Caramel coloring or Kitchen Bouquet; optional
2tsSalt
French baguettes; optional
Swiss or Gruyere cheese; optional
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