We transformed our most-saved casserole recipe into a warm and comforting soup.

Is it a Southern take on this essential recipe?

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Southern Living Tennessee Onion Soup in bowls to serve

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Sweet onions are juicy.

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Ingredients

1/4cup(2 oz.

Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are translucent, 5 to 7 minutes.

Southern Living Tennessee Onion Soup ingredients

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Cook, uncovered, stirring often, until onions are light golden brown, about 10 minutes.

(The onions will release liquid.)

Reduce heat to medium and simmer, undisturbed, for 10 minutes.

Southern Living Tennessee Onion Soup adding the onions and seasonings to the dutch oven

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Top each bowl with 2 baguette slices, 2 tablespoons Cheddar, and 2 tablespoons Gouda.

Broil in preheated oven until cheese is bubbly and bread is browned in places, 2 to 4 minutes.

Southern Living Tennessee Onion Soup adding the seasonings to the onions

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Southern Living Tennessee Onion Soup adding the broth to the onions

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Southern Living Tennessee Onion Soup preparing the individual servings of soup

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Southern Living Tennessee Onion Soup in bowls to serve

Credit:Morgan Hunt Glaze; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Stylist: Christina Daley