French Onion Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 cups thinly sliced onions
1 Tbsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/3 cup vegetable oil
6 cups beef broth
8 slices french bread (3/4 inch thick, toasted)
1/2 cup shredded parmesan or swiss cheese

Preparation

In dutch oven or soup kettle over medium low heat, cook onions, sugar and pepper in oil for 20 minutes or until the onions are caramelized, stirring frequently. Add the broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Ladle soup into ovenproof bowls. Top each with a slice of french bread and sprinkle with cheese. Broil until cheese is melted. Serve immediately. Serves 8.