NOT SO FRENCH ONION SOUP

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Provided by Jane Whittaker @janenov46

Number Of Ingredients 12

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6 large onions
3 tablespoon(s) butter
3 tablespoon(s) vegtable oil
64 ounce(s) ( 2-32 ounce) containers beef broth
2 teaspoon(s) beef base
1/8 teaspoon(s) crushed red pepper
1 teaspoon(s) black pepper
1 teaspoon(s) dried parsley
1 teaspoon(s) worchestershire sauce
1 large bay leaf
2 slice(s) swiss cheese per bowl of soup
1 slice(s) toast per bowl of soup

Steps:

Peel and slice onions 1/4 inch thick, then half them, making a half moon shape.
Saute the onions in the butter and oil until carmelized, stirring occasionaly. My stove top it takes about 25 minutes.
Add beef stock, beef base, and seasonings.
Simmer 20 minutes.
Set broiler to high, set rack 6 inches from heat source.
Cut bread to fit your soup crock, toast.
Ladle soup into oven safe crock, top with toast, then 2 slices of swiss cheese.
Broil until cheese is melted and starting to brown.