Easy French Onion Soup

Ingredients

SOUP

• 4 (14 1/2 ounce) cans vegetable broth
• 4 lbs onions, sliced 1/4-inch thick (sweeter the better)
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 4 minced garlic cloves
• 4 dashes worcestershire sauce

TOPPING

• 3 cups shredded swiss cheese or shredded gruyere cheese
• 1 loaf French bread or baguette (cut into 16-1in slices)
• 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons onion powder
• 2 teaspoons oregano

Directions

1. 1

   Place onions and butter in saucepan.

2. 2

   Saute on medium heat until onions are tender and starting to carmalize.

3. 3

   Preheat oven to 500 degrees.

4. 4

   Add garlic and saute 1-2 minutes (don't let garlic burn).

5. 5

   Add vegetable broth and Worcestershire sauce.

6. 6

   While that is coming to a boil,take your baguette/French bread slices and put them on a cookie sheet.

7. 7

   Evenly distribute the olive oil on all the pieces of bread.

8. 8

   Then mix the garlic powder, onion powder, & oregano in a small bowl.

9. 9

   Liberally sprinkle the seasoning onto the bread pieces.

10. 10

    Bake for 3-5 minutes (WATCH CAREFULLY!).

11. 11

    Set aside.

12. 12

    Bring soup to a boil for 1 minute.

13. 13

    Take ovenproof bowls or large coffee mugs (I use a large oven-proof casserole dish) and place 1/8 cup of cheese in bottom of each bowl/cup.

14. 14

    Fill bowl with soup leaving room at the top

15. 15

    Place 1 toasted French bread on top

16. 16

    Top with 1/4 cup Swiss cheese

17. 17

    Place under broiler until cheese is bubbly

18. 18

    Serve immediately with remaining toasted baguettes

19. 19

    Caution- Bowls/dish will be hot!