A. Gentile Jr.'S International Onion Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 large Spanish onions
1/4 lb. lightly salted butter
6 c. water
8 cubes beef bouillon
2 oz. wine (optional)
1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1 c. grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. tarragon
1/4 tsp. red pepper
toasted Italian bread, sliced 3/4-inch thick
sliced Muenster cheese

Preparation

Slice onions 1/8-inch thick.
Saute in melted butter over medium heat until golden.
Add water and bouillon cubes.
When cubes dissolve, lower heat.
Add wine, black pepper, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, tarragon and red pepper.
Simmer 30 minutes.
Spoon soup into ovenproof soup dishes.
Place slice of toasted bread into soup; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and cover with Muenster cheese.
Place under broiler until brown and bubbly. Serves 4.