Blushing Onion Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 c. thinly sliced onions
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1/4 c. margarine or butter
1 (46 oz.) can tomato juice
1 c. water
2 tsp. beef flavor instant bouillon or 2 beef bouillon cubes
2 tsp. parsley flakes
8 slices French bread, toasted
2 c. (8 oz.) shredded Mozzarella

Preparation

In large kettle or Dutch oven, cook onions and garlic in margarine until tender.
Stir in tomato juice, water, bouillon and parsley.
Bring to a boil; reduce heat.
Simmer, uncovered, 20 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Ladle into 8 ovenproof soup bowls.
Top with bread slices and sprinkle generously with cheese. Broil 2 to 3 minutes or until cheese melts.
Serve immediately. Makes 8 servings.