SOUTHERN STYLE FRENCH ONION SOUP

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This is a simple, tasty recipe for a homemade French onion soup. With this recipe, you will receive many compliments.

Provided by Stephanie

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Onion Soup Recipes French Onion Soup Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

4 tablespoons butter
1 onion, sliced
½ teaspoon dried thyme
5 (10.5 ounce) cans beef consomme
6 bay leaves
½ cup white wine
1 French baguette, cut into 1/2 inch slices
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Place the onion in the butter and saute for 5 to 10 minutes, or until tender. Stir in the thyme and remove from heat.
In a large pot over high heat, combine the consomme, bay leaves and white wine, if desired. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, stir in the sauteed onions and allow to heat through, about 10 to 15 minutes.
Ladle soup into 4 individual oven-safe bowls, filling each about 3/4 of the way. Top each bowl with 2 slices of baguette bread and then cover each with the cheese.
Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 10 to 15 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 661.7 calories, Carbohydrate 69.1 g, Cholesterol 74.8 mg, Fat 27 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 30.5 g, SaturatedFat 15.7 g, Sodium 2388.6 mg, Sugar 5 g