FRENCH ONION SOUP WITH BACON

French Onion Soup With Bacon image

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories Stocks

Time 58m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 slices bacon, cut into 1/2 inch wide slices
3 large Spanish onions, thinly sliced and separated into rings
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans beef broth
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
5 slices Italian bread, toasted
1 cup Italian cheese, such as mozzarella and or provolone cheese
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

Cook bacon in large saucepan until crisp.
Remove bacon from pan with slotted spoon, reserving 2 T drippings in pan; drain bacon o n paper towels.
Add onions to reserved drippings; cover.
Cook on medium heat 5 minutes.
Uncover, cook 15 minutes or until onions are golden brown, stirring frequently.
Add broth, pepper and thyme, stir.
Simmer 15 minutes; stir in bacon.
Heat broiler, ladle soup into 4 ovenproof bowls; top with toast and cheeses.
Broil, 4 inches from heat, 2-3 minutes or until cheeses are melted and golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140.3, Fat 4.6, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 6.1, Sodium 816, Carbohydrate 18.8, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 4, Protein 6.2