Peasant Garlic Soup

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 2 cups chopped onion (about 2 medium)
• 3/4 cup sliced garlic cloves (about 6 to 8 cloves)
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 cups low-salt beef broth
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 4 (0.5-ounce) slices diagonally cut French bread (about 1 inch thick)
• 1/4 cup (1 ounce) shredded Gruyère cheese

Preparation

1. Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat; add onion and garlic. Cook 9 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring occasionally. Add flour, thyme, and pepper; cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Gradually add broth; bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in parsley.
2. Preheat broiler.
3. Place bread slices on a baking sheet. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon cheese over bread slices. Broil 1 minute or until cheese melts.
4. Ladle soup evenly into bowls. Serve with cheese toast.