Ingredients:
3 cups onions, thinly sliced ( prefer Texas 1015 or other sweet onion)
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
2 cups tomato juice ( or can sub 1 c. tomato sauce and 1 c. water)
1 (10 1/2 ounce) cans beef broth ( or vegetable broth for non-meat eaters!)
1 (10 1/2 ounce) cans water
1/2 cup picante sauce ( you choose the heat)
1 cup croutons ( plain or seasoned)
4 ounces monterey jack cheese, shredded
Directions:
Cook onions and garlic in butter in a large saucepan, over medium-low heat until tender and golden brown.
Stir frequently, about 20 minutes.
Stir in tomato juice, broth, water, and picante sauce.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat.
Simmer uncovered, about 20 minutes more.
Serve with the croutons and cheese.
Servings: 4
Time preparation: 10 min.
Time total: 50 min.