3 T. butter
8 C. (2 large halved and sliced white onions)
3 C. water
1 C. apple juice
1/2 tsp. grated orange peel
2 (10 1/2 oz.) cans condensed beef broth
1 medium apple, peeled and grated

CROUTONS
1/4 C. butter, softened
2 T. grated Parmesan cheese
2 T. finely chopped parsley
1 garlic clove, minced
6 (1-inch thick) slices Whole Wheat Bread

In Dutch oven, sauté onions in 3 tablespoons butter 10 minutes or until tender. Add remaining soup ingredients.

Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 30 minutes.
Heat oven to 350 degrees F.

In small bowl, combine 1/4 cup butter, Parmesan cheese, parsley and garlic. Spread on one side of each bread slice; place on ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake at 350 degrees F for 8 minutes or until lightly browned.

Garnish each serving with 1 crouton. 6 (1 1/2 cup) serving.