French Onion Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 medium white onions, halved and sliced
2 teaspoons oil
4 tablespoons beef base
1/4 cup red wine
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
8 cups water
8 slices French bread (or another crusty bread)
8 slices provolone cheese
1 pinch parmesan cheese

Preparation

Put oil in a large saucepan and heat. Add onions, beef base, red wine, salt and pepper. Cook until the onions are tender, but still somewhat crisp. Add water. Bring to a boil and then simmer for 10 minutes.
Lightly toast the bread. Place one slice of bread in each bowl and cover with a slice of cheese. Sprinkle lightly with Parmesan cheese and place in the broiler until the cheese is melted and browning on top. Serve immediately.