DUTCH OVEN FRENCH ONION SOUP

Dutch Oven French Onion Soup image

"I've also made this savory soup in a slow cooker for a fuss-free meal. It cooks on low for 3 to 4 hours." Denise Hruz, Germantown, WI

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 9 servings (2-1/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Ingredients

1/4 cup butter, cubed
4 large onions, sliced
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium beef broth
2 cans (10-1/2 ounces each) condensed French onion soup
2 cups water
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
9 slices French bread (1/2 inch thick)
9 tablespoons shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
Chopped fresh thyme, optional

Steps:

In a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, melt butter. Add onions; saute until tender. Add sugar; cook and stir until lightly browned. Stir in flour until blended; gradually add the broth, soup and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in Parmesan cheese., Meanwhile, place bread on a baking sheet. Broil 4 in. from the heat for 2 minutes on each side or until toasted. Sprinkle with mozzarella; broil for 2 minutes or until cheese is melted. Ladle soup into bowls; top each with a cheese toast. If desired, top with chopped fresh thyme.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 875mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.