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1 |
Preheat oven
to 300 degrees F. Place bread in single layer on
baking sheet and bake 5-8 minutes on each side
or until dry. Keep bread on cookie sheet for
later use. |
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2 |
Melt butter
in large Dutch oven over medium heat. |
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3 |
Cut heels
off onion halves and slice crosswise. Add onion
slices to butter. Cook over low heat, stirring
often, 45-60 minutes. Add broth and 1 ¼ cups
water to onion; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and
simmer 15 minutes. |
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4 |
Preheat oven
to 400 degrees F. |
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5 |
Top bread
slices evenly with cheese. Bake for 4 minutes or
until cheese is melted and lightly brown. |
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6 |
Add sherry
and pepper to soup. Bring to a boil. |
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7 |
Ladle soup
into individual serving bowls and top each bowl
with 2 bread slices. |
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8 |
Serve
immediately. |