Marielle's French Onion Soup

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1/4 cup butter
• 2 large red onions, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 (10.5 ounce) cans beef broth
• 2 1/2 cups water
• 6 slices french bread, toasted
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup shredded swiss cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 50 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• preheat an oven to 425 degrees f (220 degrees c).
• heat the butter in a skillet over medium heat. stir in the onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. reduce heat to medium-low, and continue cooking and stirring until the onion is very tender and dark brown, 15 to 20 minutes more. stir in the flour; cook and stir for a few minutes, then gradually add the beef broth and water. bring to a boil, then simmer for 20 minutes.
• arrange french bread slices on a baking sheet, and sprinkle with parmesan and swiss cheese.
• bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is lightly browned and melted, about 10 minutes. divide the soup into 6 bowls, and top with the cheesy bread.