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Easy French Onion Soup

By Diana Rattray, About.com

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Ingredients:

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 4 cups thinly sliced onions, about 4 to 5 medium onions
  • 4 cans condensed beef broth (10 1/2 ounces each)
  • 4 slices French bread, 1 inch thick
  • 4 tablespoons cup shredded Gruyere cheese
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation:

Directions for easy French onion soup
In a large skillet over medium low heat, melt butter. Saute onion until golden in color, about 8 minutes. In a medium saucepan, combine beef broth and sautéed onion; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes. Meanwhile, toast French bread on both sides under broiler; sprinkle each slice evenly with cheeses; broil just until cheese is bubbly. Pour French onion soup into 4 individual soup bowls; float a slice of toasted French bread, cheese side up, on each bowl of French onion soup.
French onion soup serves 4.

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