French Onion Soup

Ingredients

• 3 cups sliced onions (about 3 medium)
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 4 cups Beef Consommé
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 thin slices French bread, toasted
• Grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

1. In covered large saucepan, cook onions in butter over low heat about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. Add consommé and Worcestershire sauce; heat to boiling.
3. Reduce heat; cover and simmer about 30 minutes
4. Place ½ slice toasted bread in each of 4 soup bowls; pour hot soup over bread and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Variation

• Quick French Onion Soup: Substitute 2 cans (10½ ounces each) condensed beef broth (bouillon) and 1½ cups water for the Beef Consommé.