Name: So-Easy-Yet-Delicious Onion Soup
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter -; 1 tablespoon canola oil -; 3 medium red onions, halved and thinly sliced (about 4 cups) -; 6 garlic cloves, minced -; 8 cups beef broth -; 1/2 cup Madeira wine or additional beef broth -; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil -; 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper -; 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano -; 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme -; 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes -; 6 slices Italian bread (3/4 inch thick) -; 1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese -; 1/2 cup shredded provolone cheese -

Ingredients for - So-Easy-Yet-Delicious Onion Soup

1. 3 tablespoons butter

2. 1 tablespoon canola oil

3. 3 medium red onions, halved and thinly sliced (about 4 cups)

4. 6 garlic cloves, minced

5. 8 cups beef broth

6. 1/2 cup Madeira wine or additional beef broth

7. 1/2 teaspoon dried basil

8. 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper

9. 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano

10. 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

11. 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

12. 6 slices Italian bread (3/4 inch thick)

13. 1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

14. 1/2 cup shredded provolone cheese

How to cook deliciously - So-Easy-Yet-Delicious Onion Soup

1 . Stage

In a 6-qt. stockpot, heat butter and oil over medium heat. Add onions; cook and stir until softened. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook until deep golden brown, about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer.

2 . Stage

Add broth, wine, basil, ground pepper, oregano, thyme and pepper flakes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until liquid is reduced to about 6 cups, 20-30 minutes.

3 . Stage

Place bread on a baking sheet. Broil 4 in. from heat or until toasted, about 2 minutes on each. Sprinkle with cheeses; broil until cheese is melted, about 2 minutes longer. Ladle soup into bowls; top each with a cheese toast. Serve immediately.