Classic French Onion Soup

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 sweet onions, thinly sliced
• 3 14-1/2 oz. cans beef broth
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 4 thick slices French bread, toasted
• 1 cup Gruyère or Swiss cheese, shredded

Preparation

1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onions and cook until lightly golden. Reduce heat; cook for 30 to 40 minutes until deep golden, stirring frequently.
2. Add broth and salt. Reduce heat to low; simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. Ladle soup into 4 oven-proof bowls; top each bowl with a toasted bread slice and sprinkle with cheese.
3. Broil 4 inches from heat for 2 to 3 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and lightly golden.