Francois' French Onion Soup

1 hours Prep: 20 minutes Cook: 55 minutes

153 calories per serving view nutrition facts

4 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

4	each	bread, french baguette	slices
2	tablespoons	butter
4	cups	onions	sliced
20	ounces	beef broth
1 1/2	cups	water
1	each	bay leaf
1/8	tablespoon	black pepper
1/8	tablespoon	thyme	dried, crumbled
2	tablespoons	port
1	cup	swiss cheese	grated
1/4	cup	parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated	grated

Directions

Preheat broiler.

Broil bread until golden, about 1 minute per side.

Melt butter in heavy large saucepan over low heat.

Add onions and cook 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add broth and next 4 ingredients.

Increase heat and bring to boil.

Reduce heat.

Add port.

Cover and simmer 5 minutes.

Note: Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover soup and refrigerate. Bring to simmer before continuing.

Preheat broiler.

Place bread in 4 ovenproof bowls; place bowls in baking dish.

Ladle soup into bowls.

Sprinkle with Swiss cheese.

Top with Parmesan.

Broil until cheese melts and turns golden, about 1 minute.

Serve hot.

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Cheese
Soups

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 374g

Amount per Serving

Calories 153 45% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.0g	12%
Saturated Fat 5.0g	24%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 21mg	7%
Sodium 442mg	18%
Total Carbohydrate 14.0g	5%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g	8%
Sugars 6.0g
Protein 7.0g	13%

Vitamin A	4%		Vitamin C	14%
Calcium	11%		Iron	4%

* 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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