French Onion Soup

5 Medium Onions
3 Tbsp. Butter or Margerine
1&1/2 Quarts Water
1/4 Cup Watkins Beef Soup Base
1 Tbsp Watkins Onion Soup Base
1/4 teas. Watkins Black Pepper
Pinch of Watkins Cayenne (red) pepper
Pinch of Watkins Thyme
6 Slices French bread
Butter or margarine
1 Cup Shredded Swiss cheese (may sub. Cheddar)

Peel and thinly slice onions. Heat butter in heavy 3 quart saucepan over low heat; add onions and cook slowly, stirring until golden in color, about 10 minutes. Gradually blend in water, Soup Bases, and seasonings. Bring to a boil; cover and simmer about 15 minutes. Meanwhile, toast one side of bread under broiler until golden brown. Butter untoasted side and sprinkle slices with 1 tbsp cheese; broil until cheese is melted. To serve, place hot soup into over-proof bowls or mugs; float French bread slices on top. Sprinkle with remaining cheese; broil until cheese is bubbly and brown.

Makes 6 servings.

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