Caramelized Onion Soup

Name: Caramelized Onion Soup
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 to 5 large onions; 1/3 cup unsalted butter; 6 cups chicken broth; 2 tablespoons Cognac or brandy; salt and black pepper to taste; 6 slices of French bread; 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese; toasted bread for serving

1
4 to 5 large onions
2
1/3 cup unsalted butter
3
6 cups chicken broth
4
2 tablespoons Cognac or brandy
5
salt and black pepper to taste
6
6 slices of French bread
7
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
8
toasted bread for serving

Ingredients

1
4 to 5 large onions
2
1/3 cup unsalted butter
3
6 cups chicken broth
4
2 tablespoons Cognac or brandy
5
salt and black pepper to taste
6
6 slices of French bread
7
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
8
toasted bread for serving

Directions

1
Peel the onions and slice them into thin rings
2
Melt the butter or margarine
3
Add the onion, cover, and cook slowly until caramelized and golden, about 1 hour
4
Remove from heat
5
Add the broth and Cognac
6
Bring to a simmer and let cook for 30 minutes
7
Check seasoning and add salt and black pepper to taste
8
About 5 minutes before serving, butter each slice of bread and sprinkle with cheese (1/2 cup)
9
Place under broiler until golden brown
10
Serve in small ramekins
11
Top each ramekin with a toasted bread slice and remaining cheese
12
Broil for an additional 5 minutes.