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My Own French Onion Soup
 
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Ready In: 50 Minutes
Servings: 6
A simple to make onion soup. I made The Ultimate French Bread (# 223483) to top it with. Its a favorite winter soup of my husband and me.
Ingredients:
4 cups onions, thinly sliced (i use yellow)
3 tablespoons margarine (i use promise butter spread) or 3 tablespoons butter (i use promise butter spread)
1 (14 ounce) can beef broth
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can beef consomme
3 cups water
1 teaspoon beef base or 1 teaspoon bouillon
1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
1 dash pepper
4 ounces swiss cheese, shredded
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
6 slices french bread, toasted
Directions:
1. In 5 quart dutch oven, saute` onions in butter over low heat 15 minutes or until onions are golden brown and tender.
2. Stir in beef broth,beef consomme`, beef base, Worcestershire sauce and pepper.
3. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 20 to 20 minutes.
4. In a medium bowl combine cheeses.
5. Ladle soup into 6 ovenproof bowls.Top each with slice of toasted French bread; sprinkle with about 2 Tablespoons cheese mixture.
6. Broil about 3 to 5 inches from heat for 1 to 3 minutes or until cheese is bubbly. (Put bowls on cookie sheet to make it easy).
7. Add additional leftover cheese if desired.
By RecipeOfHealth.com