A recipe for Basic Onion Soup. Follow the simple recipe instructions for Basic Onion Soup shared by other home cooking experts.
Ingredients
6 lg. Onions6 Tbs. Olive oil
6 c. Water or stock of choice
4 Bouillon cubes (if soup stock is not used)
6 slices Bread, toasted
Salt and pepper to taste
Grated Gruyere cheese
Directions
Cut the onion into thin slices. Pour the oil into the soup pot and cook the onions slowly until they turn brown. Stir continually. Add the water and bouillon cubes. Bring the water to a boil and boil for 5 minutes, and simmer for 10 more. Add the salt and pepper. Stir well. Pour the soup into oven-proof soup bowls. Add a slice of toasted bread on top, cover the entire top of the bowls with grated cheese, and carefully place the bowls into a preheated oven (350) for 5 to 10 minutes. Serve the soup with the cheese begins to bubble.,
