A. Gentile Jr.'S International Onion Soup
["3 large Spanish onions", "1/4 lb. lightly salted butter", "6 c. water", "8 cubes beef bouillon", "2 oz. wine (optional)", "1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper", "1 c. grated Parmesan cheese", "1/2 tsp. garlic powder", "1/4 tsp. tarragon", "1/4 tsp. red pepper", "toasted Italian bread, sliced 3/4-inch thick", "sliced Muenster cheese"]
["Slice onions 1/8-inch thick.", "Saute in melted butter over medium heat until golden.", "Add water and bouillon cubes.", "When cubes dissolve, lower heat.", "Add wine, black pepper, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, tarragon and red pepper.", "Simmer 30 minutes.", "Spoon soup into ovenproof soup dishes.", "Place slice of toasted bread into soup; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and cover with Muenster cheese.", "Place under broiler until brown and bubbly. Serves 4."]
["Spanish onions", "butter", "water", "beef bouillon", "wine", "freshly ground black pepper", "Parmesan cheese", "garlic powder", "tarragon", "red pepper", "Italian bread", "Muenster cheese"]