ONION SOUP WITH A CRUST (KUORITETTU SIPULIKEITTO)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• In a heavy pot over medium heat, brown the onions in the butter.
• Add the beef broth and bay leaf.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Cover and simmer 30 minutes.
• Remove bay leaf.
• Pour the soup into an ovenproof casserole and cover with the bread slices.
• Sprinkle cheese over bread slices.
• Bake in preheated oven until the cheese has melted and is slightly browned.
• Serve immediately.