Carmelized Onion and Parmesan Cheese Soup

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Time to Prepare this Recipe 60 minutes Prep: 10 minutes Cook: 50 minutes
Calories Per Serving and Nutrition Information 298 calories per serving view nutrition facts
# of servings this recipe makes 4 servings suggest servings
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Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups onions sliced
1/3 cup garlic cloves
2 each bay leaves
2 1/2 teaspoons salt
6 turns black pepper
2 quarts chicken broth
1 tablespoon garlic minced
1 teaspoon basil fresh, chopped
1 teaspoon thyme fresh, chopped
2 cups bread, french baguette day old, diced
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated grated
1 tablespoon parsley leaves finely chopped

Directions

In a soup ot, heat the olive oil.

When tthe oil is hot, add the onions, garlic cloves, and bay leaves.

Season with salt and pepper.

Saute the onion mixture until the onions are caramelized, about 7 minutes.

Stir in the stock, minced garlic, basil, and thyme.

Bring the liquid to a boil.

Reduce to a simmer and simmer for 40 minutes.

Turn the heat up and whisk in the bread and cream.

Continue whisking until the bread has dissolved into the soup for about 10 minutes.

With a hand-held blender, puree the soup until smooth.

Whisk in the Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and parsley.

Season with salt and pepper.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 124g
Amount per Serving
Calories 298 68% of calories from fat
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 23.0g35%
 Saturated Fat 10.0g52%
 Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 55mg18%
Sodium 1853mg77%
Total Carbohydrate 15.0g5%
 Dietary Fiber 1.0g5%
 Sugars 5.0g
Protein 10.0g20%
Vitamin A 11%  Vitamin C 16%
Calcium 20%  Iron 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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