French Onion Soup with Bacon

By á-40713

Onions are sauteed until golden brown in this delicious version of classic French Onion Soup. We added some bacon to make it even tastier.

From Kraft Food & Family

Ingredients

• 4 4
• slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, cut into 1/2-inch-wide slices
• 3 3
• large Spanish onions, thinly sliced, separated into rings
• 2 2
• cans (14-1/2 oz. each) beef broth
• 1/2 1/2
• tsp. black pepper
• 1/4 1/4
• tsp. dried thyme leaves
• 5 5
• slices Italian bread, toasted
• 1 1
• cup KRAFT Shredded Italian* Five Cheese with a TOUCH OF PHILADELPHIA
• 2 2
• Tbsp. KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

Preparation

Step 1

COOK bacon in large saucepan until crisp. Remove bacon from pan with slotted spoon, reserving 2 Tbsp. drippings in pan; drain on paper towels. Add onions to reserved drippings; cover. Cook on medium heat 5 min. Uncover; cook 15 min. or until onions are golden brown, stirring frequently. Add broth, pepper and thyme; stir. Simmer 15 min. Stir in bacon.

HEAT broiler. Ladle soup into 5 ovenproof bowls; top with toast and cheeses.

BROIL, 4 inches from heat, 2 to 3 min. or until cheeses are melted and golden brown.