• Onions have the ability to reduce blood sugar levels.
• They also help to increase the production of insulin.
• If you are suffering from asthma or diabetes, onions are definitely good for you.
• Onion contains a peptide called GCP which is said to prevent osteoporosis.
• Onions contain a number of sulfides and flavonoids that can prevent heart attacks and other cardiovascular diseases.
• For centuries, the Chinese have been using onions to mitigate sinus infections.
• Onions health benefits also include curing insomnia. Just put slices of onion in a jar and inhale the smell before going to bed. You will be asleep in barely fifteen minutes!
• Onions contain antioxidants like quercetin and phenol which reduce the possibility of cancer, especially cancer in the head and neck region.
• Onions also assist in the reduction of feet swelling.

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon butter/canola-oil blend
4 cups thinly sliced onions (about 4 medium onions)
2 – 14.5 oz. cans of Beef Broth
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
4 slices French or Rustic Bread
4 slices Swiss or aged Provolone Cheese (about 4 ounces)
4 teaspoons grated Parmesan Cheese

Directions:

• Melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onions and cook about 10 minutes. Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, for another 30 minutes, until the onions are very golden.
• Add broth, Worcestershire sauce, and pepper and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes.
• Preheat broiler. Arrange bread slices on foil-covered baking sheet. Top each bread slice with 1 slice of cheese and 1 teaspoon Parmesan cheese. Broil for about 2 minutes, until cheese has melted and is golden.
• Ladle soup into 4 individual bowls and top each with 1 slice of the toasty cheese bread.

Yields 4 Servings.