BAKED BEEFY ONION SOUP

Baked Beefy Onion Soup image

This is the only onion soup recipe I know of that is baked in a casserole, making it easy to serve to a crowd as a fist course. I love this recipe for dinner parties because it can be made ahead. This rich soup can also be a meal in itself.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds meaty beef soup bones
2 quarts water
1 medium carrot, quartered
4 black peppercorns
3 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
2 sprigs fresh parsley
2 large onions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup butter
6 slices French bread (1/2 inch thick)
6 slices Swiss cheese

Steps:

In a soup kettle, combine the first six ingredients. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3 hours. Strain the broth, discarding soup bones, carrot and seasoning; skim fat., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the onions in butter over medium heat for 30 minutes or until golden brown. Divide the onions among six ovenproof bowls. Ladle about 1 cup broth onto each. Top each with a slice of bread and Swiss cheese. Bake at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 474 calories, Fat 23g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 80mg cholesterol, Sodium 932mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 26g protein.