AWESOME DIABETIC FRIENDLY GOOEY FRENCH ONION SOUP

Awesome Diabetic Friendly Gooey French Onion Soup image

Provided by Laurie Gordon

Time 1h40m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 c smart balance light omega-3 buttery spread (found by the butter)
1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
4 c thinly sliced vidalia onions (these are sweet onions)
garlic powder to taste
1/4 tsp thyme, dried
1 Tbsp dry sherry (optional) can also use sherry cooking wine flavoring which is found near sauces in the grocery store
1 32 fl oz container pacific organic beef broth ~ low sodium
1/2 c water
4 slice deli swiss cheese (sliced medium)
4 slice deli provolone cheese (sliced medium)
1/4 c grated parmesan cheese (use either fresh or the kind that comes in a plastic jar)

Steps:

1. Melt Smart Balance and olive oil in heavy pan. Add onion slices and cook on medium for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Watch to make sure onions do not brown. You want them very wilted and tender.
2. Add in garlic powder, thyme, sherry, broth and water. Cook uncovered on medium for 15 minutes, then cover and cook on medium for 15 minutes. Keep warm until ready to serve.
3. To serve, divide into four bowls. Sprinkle with Parmesan and then top with a slice of each cheese. Heat in microwave until cheese is just completely melted (don't overdo it). Serve and enjoy! YUM!