Served as starter. Non-vegetarian dish.

French

4 slices French Bread Baguette

2 Tablespoon (1/4 stick) Butter

4 cup sliced Onions

2 (10 1/4-oz) cans Beef broth

1 1/2 cup Water

1 Bay Leaf

1/8 Tablespoon Pepper

1/8 Tablespoon dried Thyme, crumbled

2 Tablespoon Port

1 cup Grated Swiss Cheese

1/4 cup Grated Parmesan

Preheat broiler. Broil bread until golden, about 1 minute per side. Melt butter in heavy large saucepan over low heat. Add onions and cook 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add broth and next 4 ingredients. Increase heat and bring to boil. Reduce heat. Add Port. Cover and simmer 5 minutes. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover soup and refrigerate. Bring to simmer before continuing.) Preheat broiler. Place bread in 4 oven-proof bowls; place bowls in baking dish. Ladle soup into bowls. Sprinkle with Swiss cheese. Top with Parmesan. Broil until cheese melts and turns golden, about 1 minute. Serve hot.

Serves: 4

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