microwave french onion soup

Name: Microwave French Onion Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 2 large onions(1 pound); 1/4 cup(s) butter; 2 can(s) beef broth(10 1/2 oz.); 2 1/2 cup(s) cold water; 1 teaspoon(s) sugar; 1 tablespoon(s) burgundy wine; 2 tablespoon(s) butter or margarine melted; 6 slice(s) french bread; 2 tablespoon(s) freshly grated parmesan cheese (more if desired); - dash of black or white pepper; 6 ounce(s) finely shredded swiss cheese

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Rose Mary Mogan

Sauk Village, IL

Updated on Mar 12, 2012

I first made this soup about 19 years ago, & was amazed at how simple & easy it was, as well as so full of flavor since it is made in the microwave. It really is good. Does not taste like it was made quick & easy. I made this recipe for Sweetest Day, when my then Boyfriend & now husband were dating. I wanted to make an impressive dinner, & this was the first course. I must have done something right, because today we are husband & wife. It has been a Family Favorite not just for it's flavor, but for how quickly it can come together in taste & presentation. Try it I am sure you'll agree.

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prep time 10 Min

cook time 30 Min

method Microwave

yield 6 people

Ingredients

2 large onions(1 pound)
1/4 cup butter
2 cans beef broth(10 1/2 oz.)
2 1/2 cups cold water
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon burgundy wine
2 tablespoons butter or margarine melted
6 slices french bread
2 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese (more if desired)
- dash of black or white pepper
6 ounces finely shredded swiss cheese

How To Make microwave french onion soup

Step 1

Peel cut in half and slice onions and set aside. Place butter in 3 quart glass casserole measuring cup. Microwave at HIGH until melted, about 1 1/2 minutes. Add onion slices, tossing to coat. Cover and microwave on high 6-8 minutes or until onions are tender, stirring at least twice. Blend in broth, water, sugar, wine and pepper. Cover and microwave on HIGH until heated through about 8 minutes.

Step 2

Brush one side of french bread with melted butter. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese. Place under broiler to toast.Ladle soup into six individual serving dishes. Top each bowl with toast and 1 ounce of swiss cheese.
Step 3

Place bowls in microwave oven in circular pattern. Microwave at high 4 to 8 minutes or until cheese melts and soup is hot.
Step 4

In going through old photos of some of the dishes I have made over the years, I came across this one of the French Onion Soup I made as the first course, so I am sorry there are no step by step pictures. I will take some pictures the next time I make it.
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