"Fantastic French onion soup is made even heartier with beef stew meat. Start the soup in the morning and come home to a no-fuss dinner...."
INGREDIENTS
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7 small onions, cut in half and thinly sliced (about 7 cups)
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1 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted
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2 tablespoons sugar
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2 dried bay leaves
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1 1/2 pounds beef stew meat
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3 cans (10 1/2 ounces each) condensed beef consommé
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1/4 cup dry sherry or apple juice
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1 cup apple juice
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1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
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8 slices ( 1/2 inch thick) French bread, toasted
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2 cups shredded Swiss cheese (8 ounces)