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French Onion Soup

A perfect appetizer for a fancy dinner, or delicious even on its own.
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Ingredients
  

  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 4 slices French bread, toasted
  • 1/2 cup shredded Swiss or Provolone cheese

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a saucepan over medium heat, saute onions in butter until onions are soft (do ahead) and translucent. Add chicken broth, beef broth, clove of garlic, and a bay leaf. Simmer for 10 to 15 minutes. Remove bay leaves.
  • Ladle soup into oven-proof bowls. Top each bowl with toasted French bread slice and cheese. Heat bowls in preheated oven for 10 minutes to melt cheese. Makes 4 bowls. Enjoy!