Ingredients

  • 4 medium onions, sliced
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 21 ounces beef broth, condensed
  • 1 12 cups water
  • 18 teaspoon pepper
  • 18 teaspoon thyme leaves
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 4 slices French bread, toasted
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 14 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Method

  • In a large nonstick pot melt butter over med-high heat.
  • Stir in onions to coat with butter.
  • Cook uncovered 10 minutes stirring often.
  • Reduce to medium low heat and cook for 40-45 minutes, stirring occasionally until golden brown.
  • Stir in broth, water, pepper, thyme and bay leaf- bring to a boil and then reduce heat.
  • Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Remove bay leaf.
  • Place toasted bread in the bottom of oven proof bowls, add onion soup and top with mozzarella.
  • Sprinkle with Parmesan.
  • * do not use glass bowls*.
  • Set oven to broil.
  • Place bowls on cookie sheet.
  • Broil for 1-2 minutes or until cheese is melted and golden brown.