Onion and Cheese Soup

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Onion and Cheese Soup

Recipe By : Rival's Crock-Pot Slow Cooker Cuisine; 1995
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Soups

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/4 cup butter or margarine
2 large red onions -- thinly sliced
2 large yellow onions -- thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup white cooking wine
2 2/3 cups beef broth
2 cups water
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
8 slices French bread
olive or vegetable oil
3 cups shredded Swiss cheese

In a skillet, melt the margarine over medium heat. Add the red and yellow onio
ns. Saute the onions until tender. Stir in the sugar, salt, and pepper. Cook
20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Transfer to Crock-Pot. Stir in the cookin
g wine, broth, water, and thyme. Cover and cook on Low 6 to 8 hours or on High
3 to 4 hours.

Before serving:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Place the bread slices on a baking sheet and br
ush with oil. bake 10 to 15 minutes or until toasted. Place half the bread sl
ices in a large serving bowl and sprinkle with half the cheese; repeat the laye
ring process. Pour the hot soup into the serving bowl. Cover and let stand fo
r 5 minutes. Serve.

Serves 6 to 8

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