Traditional French Onion Soup

==Description==
Fruit & Vegetable Recipes II by the South Carolina Department of Agriculture, public domain government resource—original source of recipe
* Serves: 6-8
== Ingredients ==
* ⅓ cup butter or margarine
* 5 cups thinly sliced onions, about 2 pounds
* 4 cans (10½ ounces each) condensed beef broth
* 1 soup can water
* 1 teaspoon salt
* ⅛ teaspoon pepper
* 6 to 8 French bread slices, 1 inch thick
* ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
== Directions ==
# Melt butter in large skillet.
# Add onions; cook over moderately low heat 30 minutes, stirring frequently.
# In large saucepan combine onions, beef broth, water, salt and pepper.
# Bring to a boil.
# Reduce heat; cover and simmer 1 hour.
# Toast bread.
# Place toast in one large or in individual bowls.
# Add soup; sprinkle toast with cheese.
# Serve with additional cheese, if desired.
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Category:Onion Soup Recipes
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