I want to be like Julia!

For the past few days, I've been battling a scratchy throat.  I've been known to describe that sensation as "woody."  I didn't feel like making the standard Jewish penicillin (i.e., chicken soup), therefore, I decided to attempt a healthy French onion soup.  It was pretty good, could have used some more salt and butter, but we've got a wedding coming up!  Ha!  If it is any indication, Stephen had seconds!

French Onion Soup

Ingredients:

2 large onions, roughly chopped

6 Tbsp Sherry, dry or sweet

6 cups beef broth, fat free

1 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce

4 1-in slices, French bread

4 Tbsp Parmesan cheese, grated

Instructions:

1.  Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  In a large saucepan, combine onions and sherry; saute until onions are tender, about 6 minutes.

2.  Add broth and Worcestershire sauce.  Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover and simmer for 10 minutes.

3.  While soup is simmering, toast bread in oven until golden brown (about 7 minutes).

4.  Place one piece of toast into each of four bowls.  Divide soup among bowls (about 2 cups each) and top with 1 tablespoon of cheese.

Mmmmmmmmm!  Delicious!

Serves 4

3 WW points

Benvenuti!

It all began in the summer of 2006.  Picture this...a 21 year old Amy, a bachelor's degree, a summer of pretending to look for a part-time job, and an impending start to grad school.  "How did this young Amy fill her time?" you ask.  Watching Food Network, of course!  My love for cooking and experimenting with recipes started there.  Here, I will share all of my delicious and not-so-delicious recipes with you.  There will be no chicken frying here, as I am always looking for a healthier way to make a scrumptious meal.  I promise you, even your picky, cheese-loving fiance will love (most of) these recipes!