4 cups thinly sliced onion
1/4 cup butter or margarine
3 HERB-OX® beef bouillon cubes
2¾ cups water
4 1-inch slices French bread, toasted
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 (2-ounce) jar HORMEL® real bacon pieces, divided
Salt and pepper to taste


In saucepan, sauté onion in butter until tender. Dissolve bouillon in water. Stir water, 1/2 cup bacon pieces, salt, and pepper into onions. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered 20 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Ladle into 4 ovenproof soup bowls. Top with bread slices and sprinkle with cheese and remaining bacon pieces. Broil 2 to 3 minutes or until cheese melts.

Makes 4 servings

Nutritional Info per Serving: Calories: 592, Fat: 32 g, Protein: 38 g, Cholesterol: 105 mg, Carbohydrates: 37 g, Sodium: 1,267 mg

This recipe created by Hormel Foods.