Traditional French Onion Soup

by user Elocina

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Cook Time:

Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

 * 1/3 cup butter or margarine


 * 5 cups thinly sliced onions, about 2 pounds


 * 4 cans (10 1/2 ounces each) condensed beef broth


 * 1 soup can water


 * 1 teaspoon salt


 * 1/8 teaspoon pepper


 * 6 to 8 French bread slices, 1 inch thick


 * 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions
1.Melt butter in large skillet. Add onions; cook over moderately low heat 30 minutes, stirring frequently. 2.In large saucepan combine onions, beef broth, water, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 1 hour. 3.Toast bread. Place toast in one large or in individual bowls. Add soup; sprinkle toast with cheese. Serve with additional cheese, if desired.

Source

 * Fruit & Vegetable Recipes II by the South Carolina Department of Agriculture, public domain government resource -- original source of recipe

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