2 tbsp. butter
3 lg. white onions, sliced
2 c. (8 oz.) shredded Swiss cheese, divided
Pepper to taste
1 can cream of chicken soup, undiluted
2/3 c. milk
1 tsp. soy sauce
8 slices French bread, buttered on both sides

In skillet, melt butter. Saute onions until clear and slightly brown. Layer onions, 2/3 of the cheese, and the pepper in a 2-quart casserole. In saucepan heat soup, milk, and soy sauce; stir to blend.

Pour soup mixture into casserole and stir gently. Top with bread slices. Bake 15 minutes at 350 degrees. Turn bread slices over; push down under sauce. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and bake 15 minutes more.