French Onion Soup- Country Living

* Exported from MasterCook *

FRENCH ONION SOUP - COUNTRY LIVING

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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Soups Microwave

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 tb Butter
1 lg (about 1/2 lb) onion, very
-thinly sliced
1 tb Brown sugar
1 cn (10 1/2-oz) condensed beef
-broth
1 1/2 c Water
1/2 ts Ground black pepper
4 1-inch-thick slices French
-bread, toasted
1/4 c Coarsely grated reduced-fat
-Jarlsberg cheese
1 tb Chopped fresh parsley leaves

NOTE: For best results, use a sweet onion, such as
Vidalia or Texas Sweet, in this classic soup recipe.
When microwaved, these high-sugar onions cook more
quickly and are less bitter than more pungent
varieties.

1. In 2-quart microwave-safe bowl, microwave butter on
high (100 percent) 20 seconds or until melted. Stir in
onion and brown sugar. Cover with waxed paper and
microwave on medium (50 percent) 5 minutes.

2. Stir in undiluted broth and water; cover with paper
and microwave on medium 10 minutes, stirring after 5
minutes. Stir in pepper. (Soup can be made ahead up to
this point and kept refrigerated; reheat before Step
3.)

3. Place bread slices on microwave-safe plate; divide
cheese among slices. Microwave on high 20 seconds or
until cheese is just melted.

4. To serve, divide soup among 4 small soup bowls;
place one cheese-topped bread slice in each bowl and
top with parsley. Serve immediately.

Country Living/November/1994 Scanned & edited by Di
Pahl & <gg>



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