Southern Style French Onion Soup

In this easy to prepare recipe, an onion sauteed in butter and thyme is combined with white wine and beef broth. Serve in individual portions topped with a baguette slice and melted mozzarella cheese.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 662 Calories

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons butter
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 onion, sliced
• 1 French baguette, cut into 1/2 inch slices
• 5 (10.5 ounce) cans beef consomme
• 6 bay leaves
• ½ cup white wine (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Place the onion in the butter and saute for 5 to 10 minutes, or until tender. Stir in the thyme and remove from heat.

Step 3

In a large pot over high heat, combine the consomme, bay leaves and white wine, if desired. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, stir in the sauteed onions and allow to heat through, about 10 to 15 minutes.

Step 4

Ladle soup into 4 individual oven-safe bowls, filling each about 3/4 of the way. Top each bowl with 2 slices of baguette bread and then cover each with the cheese.

Step 5

Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 10 to 15 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.