Onion soup

Onion soup

Ingredients/Components

• butter - 6 Tbsp
• hot water - 1 c
• pepper - 1/8 tsp
• Worcestershire sauce - 1 Tbsp
• dry white wine - 1/4 c
• plus 1 tsp - 1 Tbsp
• shredded Swiss cheese, divided - 1/2 c
• slices French bread 1/2 inch thick - 8 item
• cans condensed beef consomme - 2 1/2
• extra large or 4 large onions, halved and thinly sliced - 2 item

How to make onion soup:

In a 3-quart casserole, place butter and onions; cover. Microwave at High for 18 to 20 minutes or until tender, stirring 2 times. Add consomme, hot water, wine, Worcestershire and pepper; re-cover. Microwave at High for 8 to 9 minutes or until boiling. Divide among 4 individual 15-ounce casseroles or soup bowls. Top each casserole with 2 slices of French bread. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of Swiss cheese and 1 teaspoon of Parmesan cheese over the bread in each casserole. Arrange in a circle in the oven and microwave at Medium for 5 1/2 to 6 1/2 minutes or until the cheese melts. Serves 4.

Total cooking time: 35 1/2 minutes.

Recipe categories: Low protein, Low cholesterol, Soups & stews.