French Onion Soup

By learen

Ingredients

• 6 medium onions, sliced
• 1/4 pound Swiss cheese, shredded
• 1/3 cup butter or margarine
• 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
• 6 cups chicken or beef broth
• 2 tablespoons dry sherry
• 8 slices French bread

Preparation

Step 1

MELT butter in large pot over medium high heat. Add onions and saute 15 minutes until transparent but not browned. Reduce heat and add sugar; continue cooking 20 to 25 minutes. Add broth, cover and simmer 45 minutes. Stir in sherry.

LADLE soup into individual serving bowls. Place one bread slice in each bowl and sprinkle with Swiss cheese. Place under broiler for 3 minutes or until cheese melts.