French Onion Tomato Soup

By Cindy_Wicker

Ingredients

• 4 cups thinly sliced onions
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 can (46 ounces) tomato juice
• 2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
• 2 teaspoons brown sugar
• 6 slices French bread, toasted
• 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

In a large saucepan, saute onions and garlic in butter until tender. Add the tomato juice, bouillon, lemon juice, parsley and brown sugar. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Ladle soup into 10-oz. ovenproof soup bowls or ramekins. Top with French bread; sprinkle with cheese. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 2-3 minutes or until cheese is bubbly. Yield: 6 servings.