French Onion Soup with Bacon

By á-2700

Ingredients

• 4 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch wide slices
• 3 large spanish onions, thinly sliced, separated into rings
• 2 cans ( 14 1/2 oz each) beef broth
• 1/2 tsp. black pepper
• 1/4 tsp. dried thyme leaves
• 5 slices Italian bread, toasted
• 1 cup shredded italian five cheese with a touch of philadelphia
• 2 Tbsp. 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 4 ovenproof bowls; top with toast and cheeses.

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