french onion soup

okay, you do not need to attend le cordon bleu for this one, it looks great and everyone is impressed, just don't tell if they ask.

one package of Lipton onion soup [use one envelop, it comes in packs of two, but unless you have a lot of guests, use only one]

grated cheddar cheese [now, for this its nice to use a grater and do it yourself, in case a guest stumbles into the kitchen and peeks.but you can also, if you feel secure,
use pre shredded, but keep in mind, you are never really sure of that cheese] thats pretty much it for ingredients~smile~

now, gain access to your husbands propane torch,
they almost always have one, or buy one you can keep in the kitchen.

Prepare the soup according to the package, then, get out heavy, stoneware bowls,
place one [yes one] ladle of the soup in each bowl, toss a handful of cheese
on each one and use the propane torch to brown the cheese. it looks fab, guests are impressed and it was really a no work trick.