French Onion Soup

By ukiahgal67

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 3 large onions, thinly sliced
• 5 1/4 cups beef broth
• 1 cup apple cider
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/3 cup dry red wine
• 4 to 6 (1-inch) slices French bread, toasted
• 1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese

Preparation

Step 1

1.In a soup pot, melt butter over medium heat.
Add onions; cook 25 minutes, or until golden, stirring occasionally.

2.Add beef broth, apple cider, and black pepper; bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to low, stir in Parmesan cheese and wine, and cook 3 to 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted.

3.Preheat broiler. Place bread on a baking sheet and sprinkle with equal amounts of the Swiss cheese. Broil 3 to 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted.

4.Pour soup into bowls; top each with toasted cheese bread; serve.