French Onion Soup VII

Beautiful French onion soup. Good for a cold evening or after a late night as a midnight snack. Alternatively, grill the bread and cheese first, and serve in soup or on the side. This keeps well; in fact, it gets better with time. Enjoy and experiment!

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 343 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup butter
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 ½ cups white wine
• 1 quart vegetable broth
• 8 onions, sliced
• 6 slices baguette

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Saute onions until deep brown, about 20 minutes. Stir in broth and wine, using a wooden spoon to scrape the bottom of the pot. Season with salt and pepper. Cook until heated through.

Step 2

Preheat oven on broiler setting. Ladle soup into heatproof serving bowls. Top each bowl with a slice of bread, and sprinkle with cheese. Place under a hot broiler until cheese is melted and slightly browned.