Wednesday, May 7, 2008

French Onion Soup

Yield: 6 one cup servings

2 T margarine or butter
3 large spanish onions, peeled, sliced
1 can (14 1/2oz) beef broth
3 C cold water
1 bay leaf
6 slices french bread, toasted
1 C swiss cheese
1/4 C grated parmesan cheese

Melt margarine in large skillet on medium heat. Add onions; cook 15 min or until golden brown, stirring frequently. Add broth, water and bay leaf; stir. Cover; simmer 15 min. Remove and discard bay leaf.

Preheat broiler. Ladle hot soup evenly into 6 ovenproof bowls.

Top each with a toast slice; sprinkle with cheeses. Broil 5 - 10 min. or until cheese is golden brown.

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