*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                    French Onion Soup - Country Living

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Soups                            Microwave

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1      tablespoon    Butter
   1      large         (about 1/2 lb) onion -- very
                        sliced
   1      tablespoon    Brown sugar
   1      can           (10 1/2-oz) condensed beef -- broth
   1 1/2  cups          Water
     1/2  teaspoon      Ground black pepper
   4                    1-inch-thick slices French -- bread, toasted
     1/4  cup           Coarsely grated reduced-fat -- Jarlsberg cheese
   1      tablespoon    Chopped fresh parsley leaves

NOTE: For best results, use a sweet onion, such as Vidalia or Texas Sweet
, in this classic soup recipe.
When microwaved, these high-sugar onions cook more quickly and are less
 bitter than more pungent varieties.

 1. In 2-quart microwave-safe bowl, microwave butter on high (100 percent) 
20 seconds or until melted. Stir in onion and brown sugar. Cover with waxed 
paper and microwave on medium (50 percent) 5 minutes.

 2. Stir in undiluted broth and water; cover with paper and microwave on medium 
10 minutes, stirring after 5 minutes. Stir in pepper. (Soup can be made ahead up
 to this point and kept refrigerated; reheat before Step 3.) 
 3. Place bread slices on microwave-safe plate; divide cheese among slices.
 Microwave on high 20 seconds or until cheese is just melted.

 4. To serve, divide soup among 4 small soup bowls; place one cheese-topped bread
 slice in each bowl and top with parsley. Serve immediately.


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