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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Using the microwave and oven saves time for classic onion soup. Microwaving the onions allows them to brown in a few minutes. The cheese crouton saves time under the broiler Ingredients:
4 cups thinly sliced onions |
4 tablespoons olive oil, divided |
4 cups beef broth or 4 cups vegetable broth |
4 slices french bread, toasted |
1/2 cup shredded swiss cheese or 1/2 cup gruyere cheese |
1/2 tablespoon thyme |
salt and pepper |
parmesan cheese, if desired |
Directions:
1. Heat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Microwave the onions and the 2 T olive oil for up to 10 minutes, until very soft.
3. Heat 2 T olive oil in a 2 quart saucepan, add onions and quickly brown onions. Add broth and simmer for at least 20 minutes, up to 45 minutes.
4. While soup is simmering, cover toast with cheese and place in oven until melted.
5. Season soup with salt, pepper and thyme.
6. Place cheese crouton in bowl. Add soup and serve. Sprinkle with Parmesan if desired.
7. For Vegetarian use the vegetable broth.
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