Ingredients:

- ¼ cup butter
- 4 medium onions, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 (13 ¾ oz.) cans beef broth
- 2 tablespoons dry sherry
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
- 4 to 5 slices French bread (optional)
- 1 to 1 ½ cups Swiss cheese, shredded (optional)

Preparation Method:

In 3 –quart casserole, place butter, onions and garlic. Microwave at HIGH (10) 8 to 10 minutes until onions are tender. Add beef broth, sherry, salt and pepper; stir to blend. Microwave at HIGH (10) 12 to 14 minutes.

Serving Suggestion: Top individual servings of soup with one slice of French bread covered with Swiss cheese. Microwave at HIGH (10) 30 to 45 seconds until cheese is completely melted.

Total Microwave Cooking Time 20 ½ to 24 ¾ Minutes
Makes 4 to 5 servings