French Onion Soup

I was happily surprised when my husband said he liked it.  He was iffy at first, I'm glad too.  I've finally found a soup that my daughter will eat and so will I. A definite smiley face!

French Onion Soup

I think this recipe is from Publix

Prep: 15 minutes     cook: 35 minutes     Broil: 1 minute

1/4 cup butter

3 cups thinly sliced onions (3 large)

1 large sprig fresh thyme

1 sprig fresh thyme

1 sprig parsley

1 bay leaf

4 1/2 cups beef broth

1/4 cup dry sherry or dry white wine (I didn't add this I added water instead)

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

4 slices French bread toasted

1 1/4 cups shredded Swiss (we used shredded mozzarella)

ONE heat a dutch oven to medium-low heat.  Add the butter and stir in onions.  Cook, covered, for 13 to 15 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.  Uncover; cook and stir over medium high heat for 3 to 5 minutes more or until onions are golden.

TWO meanwhile cut a square of 100 percent cotton cheesecloth.  In the center place thyme, parsley and bay leaf.  Gather cheesecloth around herbs and tie top with clean kitchen string.  Add to onions along with beef broth, dry sherry, Worcestershire sauce and pepper.  Bring to a boil; reduce heat.  Simmer, covered, for 15 minutes.  Remove cheesecloth bag and discard*.

THREE meanwhile place toasted bread on baking sheet;sprinkle with 3/4 cup of the shredded cheese.  Broil about 4 inches from the heat for 1 to 2 minutes or until cheese melts and turns light brown.  To serve, ladle soup into bowls and float bread atop.  Sprinkle with remaining cheese.

FRENCH ONION SOUP WITH BEEF

prepare as above, except add 4 ounces 1 cup cooked beef, cubed with the beef broth (we used deli sliced)