French Onion Soup

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10 min active · 45 min total · 4 servings (times estimated)

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cups thinly sliced onion
  • ¼ teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 quart soup stock, consommé, or bouillon
  • 4 rounds toast
  • Grated Parmesan cheese (plus additional for serving)

Steps

  1. Melt the butter in a pan. Add the sugar and sliced onion; pan-fry until tender.
  2. Add the salt, pepper, and soup stock. Simmer for 30 minutes.
  3. Transfer to 4 individual soup bowls.
  4. Top each bowl with a round of toast and sprinkle generously with grated Parmesan cheese.
  5. Place in a very hot oven, or under the broiler, until the cheese browns.
  6. Serve with additional cheese on the side.