Onions, garlic and butter transform a plain English muffin into the perfect dipper for a bowl of minestrone soup.

• 1 package English muffins
• 1 stick unsalted butter, softened
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 small onion, minced
• 1 teaspoon poppy seeds

1. Preheat broiler. Open English muffins and spread with butter.
2. Combine the onion and garlic and spread evenly amongst slices. Sprinkle on poppy seeds.
3. Broil until lightly golden.
4. Serve warm.