French Onion Soup
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This is a fairly quick and easy recipe for the classic french onion soup. And it is quite good. This is one of Anna's all time favorite recipes. She follows the recipe almost exactly, while I like to let the onions caramelize a little bit longer, as I think it gives the soup a sweeter and richer flavor. But you can't go wrong with either method.


2 tbls butter
2 cups thinly sliced onions
4 cups beef broth
2 tbls dry sherry
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 pinch of black pepper
4 to 6 slice french bread, toasted
Provolone or Swiss Cheese, sliced or shredded

In a large saucepan melt butter. Stir in onions. Cook, covered, over medium-low heat for 8 to 10 minutes or until tender and golden, stirring occasionally. Add beef broth, dry sherry Worcestershire sauce, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, and reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.

Ladle soup into bowls. Place french bread slices on top of soup, and cover with cheese. Place bowls under broiler until cheese is brown and bubbly.

 

Source: Better Homes & Gardens Cookbook