COUNTRY STYLE FRENCH ONION SOUP

Country Style French Onion Soup image

Provided by daisygrl64

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
4 cups onions, sliced 1/8-inch
1/2 teaspoon fresh garlic, minced
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
2 cups water
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can chicken broth
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon basil leaves
1/4 teaspoon thyme leaves
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
1 teaspoon basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon fresh garlic, minced
3 cups rye bread, cubed 1-inch
6 slices mozzarella cheese

Steps:

heat oven to 400 *F.
in a 3qt saucepan melt 2 tablespoons butter, add onion and 1/2 teaspoon garlic. cook over medium heat, stirring often, until onions are tender.
add remaining soup ingredients, continue cooking until heated through.
meanwhile in 13x9 baking pan, melt 1/4 cup butter in oven. stir in basil and 1/2 teaspoon garlic.
add bread cubes, toss to coat. bake 10 to 15 minutes, stirring often until toasted.
pour soup in oven proof bowls, place 1 cheese slice in each bowl. bake 7 to 10 minutes or until cheese is lightly browned.
serve with rye croutons.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247.2, Fat 18.6, SaturatedFat 11.2, Cholesterol 53.3, Sodium 496.2, Carbohydrate 12.4, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 5.2, Protein 8.9