French Onion Soup

Ok, just to prove I don't always like the recipes I write, last week I made chocolate crepes that weren't that good. But the French Onion Soup I made was awesome...and extremely easy.

1 Sweet Yellow Onion
2 Tbs Pure Olive Oil or Canola Oil
1 Cup Dry Sherry
1 Tsp Ground Black Pepper
1 12 oz Can Low Fat Beef Broth
2 Small Slices of Toasted Whole Wheat Sourdough Bread
2 Slices Reduced Fat Swiss Cheese

1) Peel onion and cut in half. Lay the onion flat side down and slice thinly, perpendicular to the grain. Place half-onion rings in a large sauce pan with oil and saute over medium heat for 10 minutes. Add sherry and pepper and let onions cook for 20 minutes over low heat, stirring occasionally.

2) Add the broth to the pan and cover. Bring to a boil then turn down the heat to low and let simmer for 30 minutes or until the broth has reduced by half.

3) Pour soup into ceramic bowls with narrow openings if you have them. Top the bowls with a slice of toasted bread and a slice of Swiss cheese. Put the bowl in the microwave for 30 seconds or just until the cheese on top has melted.

Enjoy a hot bowl of French Onion Soup! Makes 2 bowls. Double recipe for 4-5 servings.