French Onion Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 medium onions, sliced
2 Tbsp. margarine or butter
2 cans (10 1/2 oz. each) condensed beef broth
1 1/2 c. water
1 bay leaf
1/8 tsp. pepper
1/8 tsp. dried thyme leaves
4 slices French bread (3/4 to 1 inch thick)
1 c. shredded Swiss cheese (about 4 oz.)
1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Cover and cook onion in margarine in 3-quart saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally, until tender, 20 to 30 minutes.
Add beef broth, water, bay leaf, pepper and thyme.
Heat to boiling and reduce heat.
Cover and simmer 15 minutes.
Set oven on broil and/or 550\u00b0.
Place bread slices on cookie sheet.
Broil with tops about 5 inches from heat until golden brown, about 1 minute. Turn; broil until golden brown.
Place bread in 4 ovenproof bowls or individual casseroles.
Add broth; top with Swiss cheese. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Place bowls on cookie sheet. Broil with cheese about 5 inches from heat just until cheese is melted and golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes.
Serve with additional French bread if desired.
Makes 4 servings.