Garlic Onion Soup

Comfort food. Garlic is good for you and tastes great. If you like French Onion soup, this is a nice addition to your soup collection. A salad is good with this soup for a light meal.

Ingredients

 * 20 cloves garlic (more if you like)
 * 2 medium onions, sliced
 * 2 tablespoons olive oil
 * 3 cups tomatoes, peeled and chopped
 * 2 cups tomato juice
 * 2 cups beef broth
 * 8 slices French baguettes, toasted
 * 4 ounces Swiss cheese

Directions

 * 1) Blanche the garlic for about 30 seconds until slightly soft.
 * 2) Cool, peel, and thinly slice.
 * 3) Saute onions in oil until they are soft and golden.
 * 4) About 10–15 minutes.
 * 5) Add garlic, tomatoes and tomato juice to onions.
 * 6) Bring to a boil, then reduce and simmer 30 minutes.
 * 7) Preheat oven to 450°F.
 * 8) Add beef broth and bring back to a boil.
 * 9) Ladle into oven-proof bowls and top with toast and cheese.
 * 10) Put in oven until cheese is melted.