French Onion Soup

By GmaJan12

Ingredients

• 4 cups thinly sliced onions
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/4 cup butter
• 6 cups water
• 8 beef bouillon cubes
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 6 slices French bread (3/4 inch thick), buttered and toasted
• 6 slices Swiss cheese

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

In a large covered saucepan, cook onions and garlic in butter over medium-low heat for 8-10 minutes or until tender and golden, stirring occasionally. Add water, bouillon and Worcestershire sauce; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes.

Ladle hot soup into six ovenproof bowls. Top each with a piece of French bread. Cut each slice of cheese in half and place over the bread. Broil until cheese melts. Serve immediately.

Yield: 6 servings.