Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons Land O Lakes Butter
  • 4 medium (4 cups) onions, sliced 1/8-inch
  • 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh garlic
  • 2 1/2 cups water
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 (10 1/2-ounce) cans beef or chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons country-style Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
  • 1/4 cup Land O Lakes Butter
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh garlic
  • 3 cups cubed 1-inch bread
  • 6 (3/4-ounce) slices Land O Lakes Deli Provolone Cheese

Method

  • Heat oven to 400F.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter in saucepan until sizzling; add onions and 1/2 teaspoon garlic.
  • Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, 7-10 minutes or until onions are tender.
  • Add all remaining soup ingredients; continue cooking 12-15 minutes or until heated through.
  • Melt 1/4 cup butter in 13x9-inch baking pan in oven.
  • Stir in 1 teaspoon basil and 1/2 teaspoon garlic.
  • Add bread cubes; toss to coat.
  • Bake, stirring occasionally, 10-15 minutes or until toasted.
  • Pour soup into oven-proof bowls; place 1 slice cheese in each bowl.
  • Bake 8-12 minutes or until cheese is lightly browned.
  • Serve with croutons.