French Onion Soup
3 large onions, sliced
1/4 cup (1/2 cube) butter
1 Tbs. flour
2 cans (10 1/2 oz.) condensed beef broth (use 2 1/2 cups made double strength with a soup base)
2 cups water
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
2 slices French bread, toasted
3 cups shredded jack or mozzarella cheese
Cook onions in butter in Dutch oven over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until onions are tender and just start to brown. Sprinkle the flour over the onions and stir. Gradually stir in 1 can (1 cup) broth. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Stir in remaining broth, the water and Worcestershire sauce. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered 5 minutes.
Place 1 slice toast in each of 5 overnproof soup bowls or individual casseroles. Pour soup over toast. Sprinkle with cheese. Set oven control to broil or 550 degrees F. Put soup in so the tops are 3 to 4 inches from the heat. Cook until cheese is melted and light brown -- about 5 minutes. Makes 6 servings.