French Onion Soup

By á-2686

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp margarine/butter
• 2 cans beef broth (284 mL each)
• 2 tbsp brandy (optional)
• 6 slices French bread, toasted
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
• 3 large Spanish onions, sliced
• 2.5 cups cold water
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese

Preparation

Step 1

Melt margarine/butter in large pot on medium heat. Add onions; cook about 15 minutes or until golden brown, stirring frequently. Add broth, water, brandy, and bay leaf; stir. Cover; simmer 15 minutes. Remove and discard bay leaf.

Preheat broiler. Ladle hot soup evenly into 6 ovenproof bowls.

Top each bowl of soup with a toast slice; sprinkle with cheeses. Broil 5-10 minutes or until cheese is golden brown.