FRENCH ONION SOUP 
6 tbsp. butter
2 extra lg. or 4 lg. onions, halved and thinly sliced (about 1 1/2 lbs.)
2 (10 1/2 oz.) cans condensed beef consomme
1 c. hot water
1/4 c. dry white wine
1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/8 tsp. pepper
8 slices French bread, 1/2 inch thick
1/2 c. shredded Swiss cheese, divided
1 tbsp. plus 1 tsp. grated Parmesan cheese, divided

In 3-quart casserole place butter and onions; cover. Microwave at HIGH for 18-20 minutes, or until tender; stir twice. Stir in consomme, hot water, wine, Worcestershire sauce and pepper. Cover. Microwave at HIGH for 7-8 minutes, or until boiling.

Divide among four individual 15-ounce casseroles or soup bowls. Top each casserole with two slices French bread. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons Swiss cheese and 1 teaspoon Parmesan cheese over bread in each casserole. Arrange in circle in oven and microwave at 7 (or MEDIUM setting) for 3-4 minutes, or until cheese melts. Serves 4.

Since microwave ovens vary in power, you may need to adjust your cooking time.

 

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