French Onion Soup

By Erna

Ingredients

• 6 cups thinly sliced onions
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 6 cups beef broth
• 8 slices French bread (3/4 inch thick), toasted
• 1/2 cup shredded Pramesan or Swiss cheese

Details

Servings 8

Preparation

Step 1

In a Dutch oven or soup kettle over medium-low heat, cook onions, sugar and pepper in oil for 20 minutes or until onions are caramelized, stirring frequently. Add the broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Ladle soup into ovenproof bowls. top each with a slice of French bread; spinkle with cheese. Broil until cheese is melted. Serve immediately. Yeild: 8 servings.