French Onion Soup

A light, warm soup perfect for serving with hot sandwiches.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 6  medium  white onions, halved and sliced
• 2  teaspoons  oil
• 4  tablespoons  beef base
• 1⁄4 cup red wine
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1  teaspoon pepper
• 8  cups water
• 8  slices  French bread (or another crusty bread)
• 8  slices provolone cheese
• 1  pinch parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Put oil in a large saucepan and heat. Add onions, beef base, red wine, salt and pepper. Cook until the onions are tender, but still somewhat crisp. Add water. Bring to a boil and then simmer for 10 minutes.
2. Lightly toast the bread. Place one slice of bread in each bowl and cover with a slice of cheese. Sprinkle lightly with Parmesan cheese and place in the broiler until the cheese is melted and browning on top. Serve immediately.