BONNIE'S COUNTRY ONION SOUP WITH RYE CROUTONS

Steps:

• 1. Heat oven to 400 degrees.
• 2. PREPARE CROUTONS Melt the butter in an oblong pan, add the basil, garlic and toss to coat. Bake 7 to 10 minutes, turning half way through. Remove and set aside.
• 3. MAKE THE SOUP: Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large 3 quart sauce pan, and saute the onions with the garlic. Cook over medium heat until onions are very tender. Add the water, broth, chicken granules, country-style dijon mustard, basil leaves, thyme leaves, and black pepper. Simmmer about five minutes.
• 4. Add the soup to the 3 oven-proof bowls. Add a thick slice of Mozzarella cheese to each bowl. Return to the hot oven and bake about 10 minutes until cheese is lightly brown, remove from oven, and add the croutons.
• 5. Here is how it looks! Enjoy!