Blushing Onion Soup Recipe

• 4 c. thinly-sliced onions
• 1 x garlic clove chopped
• 2 Tbsp. real butter
• 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
• 1 can tomato juice or possibly V-8 - (46 ounce)
• 1 c. canned beef consomme undiluted
• 1 x beef bouillon cube (or possibly 1 tspn instant bouillon )
• 1 x bay leaf (optional)
• 1 tsp dry basil
• 1 tsp cornstarch dissolved in
• 2 Tbsp. water or possibly consomme
• 2 Tbsp. minced fresh parsley leaves
• 8 x ovenproof soup bowls
• 8 slc French bread toasted
• 8 ounce shredded Gruyere or possibly aged Swiss cheese

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