Picante Onion Soup(Makes 6 Servings) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. thinly sliced onions
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 c. butter or margarine
2 c. tomato juice
1 (10 1/2 oz.) can condensed beef broth
1 soup can water
1/2 c. Pace picante sauce
1 c. unseasoned croutons (optional)
1 c. (4 oz.) shredded Monterey Jack cheese (optional)
additional Pace picante sauce

Preparation

Place onions, garlic and butter in 3-quart saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat about 20 minutes, stirring frequently, until onions are tender and golden brown. Stir in tomato juice, broth, water and 1/2 cup picante sauce. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 20 minutes. Ladle soup into bowls and sprinkle with croutons and cheese.
Serve with additional picante sauce.