Classic onion soup

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2largesThinly sliced sweet onion
4tablespoonsButter
4cans(14 1/2-oz ea) beef broth
1cupWater
¼cupDry red wine
1teaspoonWorcestershire sauce
½teaspoonSalt
½teaspoonPaprika
½teaspoonGround black pepper
Toasted french bread
½cupGrated parmesan cheese
3Sprig parsley
1Bay leaf

Directions

In a large pan or in the bottom of a stock pot, saute onions in butter until soft and golden, about 15 minutes. Add beef broth, water, wine, worcestershire sauce, salt, paprika, pepper, bay leaf and parsley.

Bring to a boil, then simmer about 1 hour. Remove bay leaf and parsley. Pour into ovenproof bowls. Top with slices of toasted bread which have been sprinkled with cheese. Set in 450 degreeoven for 10 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly and melted.