Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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                        ***SOUP***
   1      tablespoon    olive oil
   1                    maui or vidalia onions -- sliced thin (to 2)
   2      cloves        garlic minced
  16      ounces        chicken stock
                        ***CROSTINI***
   4                    frenh bread slices -- (1/4 x 21/2 inches)
   2      ounces        goat cheese - up to 3
   2                    sundried tomatoes
   1      teaspoon      )     fresh minced basil
                        ***GARNISH***
                        grated fresh parmesian cheese

Preparation:

place oil in a pot over med-high heat. add onions and garlic, saute'till onions are light brown. Add stock, lower heat and simmer for 30 minutes. Season w/ salt and pepper. Preheat broiler. Toast bread slices till light brown. Mix goat cheese, sun dried tomatoes, basil in a bowl. Spread mixture on one side of toast. Assemble: Place soup in 2 bowls. Place 2 crostinis on top. Cover with Parmesian cheese and place under broiler till cheese bubbles and starts to turn brown. Variations: Add some dry sherry and fresh thyme when you simmer your soup. Enjo