Country Style French Onion Soup |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 60 Minutes |
Ready In: 90 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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The light chicken broth and Dijon mustard bring out the mellow, rich flavor of onions. Land-o-Lakes Cookbook. Ingredients:
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine |
4 cups onions, sliced 1/8-inch |
1/2 teaspoon fresh garlic, minced |
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped |
2 cups water |
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can chicken broth |
2 tablespoons dijon mustard |
1 teaspoon basil leaves |
1/4 teaspoon thyme leaves |
1/4 teaspoon black pepper |
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine |
1 teaspoon basil leaves |
1/2 teaspoon fresh garlic, minced |
3 cups rye bread, cubed 1-inch |
6 slices mozzarella cheese |
Directions:
1. heat oven to 400 *F.
2. in a 3qt saucepan melt 2 tablespoons butter, add onion and 1/2 teaspoon garlic. cook over medium heat, stirring often, until onions are tender.
3. add remaining soup ingredients, continue cooking until heated through.
4. meanwhile in 13x9 baking pan, melt 1/4 cup butter in oven. stir in basil and 1/2 teaspoon garlic.
5. add bread cubes, toss to coat. bake 10 to 15 minutes, stirring often until toasted.
6. pour soup in oven proof bowls, place 1 cheese slice in each bowl. bake 7 to 10 minutes or until cheese is lightly browned.
7. serve with rye croutons.
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