4 med. onions, sliced
2 tbsp. butter
2 (10 1/2 oz. each) cans condensed beef broth
1 1/2 c. water
1 bay leaf
Pepper to taste
4 slices French bread, 3/4 to 1 inch thick
1 c. shredded Swiss cheese, about 4 oz.
1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese

Cover and cook onion in butter in 3 quart saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally until tender, 20-30 minutes. Add beef broth, water, bay leaf, and pepper. Heat to boiling, reduce heat. Cover and simmer 15 minutes. Set oven to broil and/or 550 degrees. Place bread slice on cookie sheet. Broil with tops about 5 inches from heat, until golden brown. Turn and brown on other side. Place bread in 4 oven proof bowls. Add broth; top with Swiss cheese. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Place bowls on cookie sheet. Broil with cheese about 5 inches from heat just until cheese is melted and golden brown, 1-2 minutes. Serve with additional French bread or rolls if desired.