Country Style French Onion Soup

The light chicken broth and Dijon mustard bring out the mellow, rich flavor of onions. Land-o-Lakes Cookbook.

• Ready In: 1 hr 30 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• Soup

• 2  tablespoons butter or 2  tablespoons margarine
• 4  cups onions, sliced 1/8-inch
• 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh garlic, minced
• 1⁄4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 2  cups water
• 1 (10 3/4ounce) can chicken broth
• 2  tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1  teaspoon basil leaves
• 1⁄4 teaspoon thyme leaves
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper

• Croutons

• 1⁄4 cup butter or 1⁄4 cup margarine
• 1  teaspoon basil leaves
• 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh garlic, minced
• 3  cups  rye bread, cubed 1-inch
• 6  slices mozzarella cheese

Directions

1. heat oven to 400 *F.
2. in a 3qt saucepan melt 2 tablespoons butter, add onion and 1/2 teaspoon garlic. cook over medium heat, stirring often, until onions are tender.
3. add remaining soup ingredients, continue cooking until heated through.
4. meanwhile in 13x9 baking pan, melt 1/4 cup butter in oven. stir in basil and 1/2 teaspoon garlic.
5. add bread cubes, toss to coat. bake 10 to 15 minutes, stirring often until toasted.
6. pour soup in oven proof bowls, place 1 cheese slice in each bowl. bake 7 to 10 minutes or until cheese is lightly browned.
7. serve with rye croutons.