1 med yellow onion 1 med red onion 1 med leek (white portion only) 5 green onions with tops 1 clove garlic -- minced 2 tbsp butter or margarine 2 14.5 oz cans beef broth 1 10.5 oz can beef consomme 1 tsp worcestershire sauce 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg 1 c shredded swiss cheese 6 slices French Bread (3/4 inch thick) -- toasted 6 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese Slice all onions 1/4 inch thick. In a 3-qt. saucepan over medium-low heat, saute onions and garlic in butter for 15 minutes or until tender and golden, stirring occasionally. Add broth, consomme, Worcestershire sauce and nutmeg; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Sprnkle 1 tablespoon of Swiss cheese in the bottom of six oven-proof 8-oz. bowls. Ladle hot soup into bowls. Top with a slice of bread. Sprinkle with remaining Swiss cheese and Parmesan cheese if desired. Broil until cheese melts. Serve immediately.
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