MICROWAVE FRENCH ONION SOUP

Microwave French Onion Soup image

Provided by Rose Mary Mogan

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 large onions(1 pound)
1/4 c butter
2 can(s) beef broth(10 1/2 oz.)
2 1/2 c cold water
1 tsp sugar
1 Tbsp burgundy wine
2 Tbsp butter or margarine melted
6 slice french bread
2 Tbsp freshly grated parmesan cheese (more if desired)
dash of black or white pepper
6 oz finely shredded swiss cheese

Steps:

1. Peel cut in half and slice onions and set aside. Place butter in 3 quart glass casserole measuring cup. Microwave at HIGH until melted, about 1 1/2 minutes. Add onion slices, tossing to coat. Cover and microwave on high 6-8 minutes or until onions are tender, stirring at least twice. Blend in broth, water, sugar, wine and pepper. Cover and microwave on HIGH until heated through about 8 minutes.
2. Brush one side of french bread with melted butter. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese. Place under broiler to toast.Ladle soup into six individual serving dishes. Top each bowl with toast and 1 ounce of swiss cheese.
3. Place bowls in microwave oven in circular pattern. Microwave at high 4 to 8 minutes or until cheese melts and soup is hot.
4. In going through old photos of some of the dishes I have made over the years, I came across this one of the French Onion Soup I made as the first course, so I am sorry there are no step by step pictures. I will take some pictures the next time I make it.