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French Onion Soup Recipe

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Rich with the flavors of cheese and onion, this soup will provide a light yet filling selection that can be served for lunch, dinner or as an enjoyable first course for guests.

French Onion Soup Recipe (+)

Directions

Melt butter or margarine in a large skillet. Add onions, leeks and garlic. Stirring frequently, sauté 30-45 minutes over medium high heat until onions are caramelized and lightly golden brown.
Reduce heat to simmer, add beef boullion, Worcestershire sauce and seasonings. Cook on low for 20-25 minutes.
Heat oven to 425ºF-450ºF. Ladle soup into oven proof serving bowls. Place 2 slices of toasted bread on top of soup and divide shredded cheese among the bowls. Place filled bowls on a baking sheet with sides. Bake 10 minutes or until cheese bubbles and is lightly browned. Serve immediately.

Container: large skillet, individual oven proof bowls

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour

Servings: 4

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Ingredients

-		1 tablespoon butter or margarine
-		2 large sweet yellow onions, sliced thin
-		1 leek, sliced thin
-		5 cups water (dissolve boullion cubes in water)
-		7 beef boullion cubes
-		2 cloves garlic, chopped fine
-		1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
		salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
-		8 slices baguettes, 1" thick, toasted (or French bread)
-		2 cups Gruyere cheese, shredded

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