NOT SO FRENCH ONION SOUP

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The good news: THIS is the kind of soup to pay big bucks for. Better news? Thanks to Jane you don't have to! This easy, budget-friendly recipe is a sure-fire favorite.

Provided by Jane Whittaker @janenov46

Categories     Vegetable Soup

Number Of Ingredients 12

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.

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