Common Cuisine |

• 2 med onions, peeled and thinly sliced
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 2 tsp cornstarch
• 2 (10½ oz) cans beef broth
• 1 bay leaf
• French bread slices
• ¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Heat oil in medium pot over low heat. Saute onions about 10 minutes, until transluscent. Add garlic and saute another 5 minutes.

Preheat broiler. Add cornstarch and stir until fully absorbed into onion mixture. Add broth and bay leaf. Cook, covered, over medium heat for 15 minutes. Remove and discard bay leaf.

Place 2 broiler-safe bowls on a baking sheet. Ladle soup into bowls. Top with bread and cheese. Put the baking sheet into the oven and broil for 5 minutes until cheese melts.

Serves 2.