French Onion Tomato Soup

• Ready In: 41 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 4  cups  thinly sliced onions
• 2 -3  cloves garlic, minced
• 2  tablespoons butter or 2  tablespoons margarine
• 1 (46 ounce) can tomato juice
• 2  teaspoons beef bouillon granules
• 3  tablespoons lemon juice
• 2  teaspoons dried parsley flakes
• 2  teaspoons brown sugar
•  salt and pepper
• 6  slices  French bread, toasted
• 2  cups  shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions

1. In a large saucepan, saute onions and garlic in butter until tender.
2. Add the tomato juice, bouillon, lemon juice, parsley, brown sugar, salt and pepper.
3. Bring to a boil; reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Ladle soup into 10 oz.
5. ovenproof soup bowls or ramekins.
6. Top with french bread; sprinkle with cheese.
7. Broil for 4-6 inches from heat for 2-3 minutes or until cheese is bubbly.