FRENCH ONION SOUP

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There are several onion soup recipes on zaar, but this one is a little different and one that I've been making for years. I can't remember where I got it from, though. It doesn't take long to prepare.

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories     Stocks

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 lb swiss cheese or 1/4 lb gruyere, shredded
4 tablespoons butter
4 large sweet onions, diced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon brown sugar
2 tablespoons flour
2 (10 1/2 ounce) cans beef broth, not condensed
2 cups water
1/4 cup sherry wine or 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 loaf French bread, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices

Steps:

  • In 4-quart saucepan over medium high heat, melt butter.
  • Add onions, garlic and brown sugar, cook about 15-20 minutes until golden and tender.
  • Add in flour, beef broth, vinegar, 2 cups water, heat to boiling.
  • Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cut 8 1/2-inch thick slices of bread.
  • Toast slices in 325°F oven until brown.
  • Turn oven to 425°F.
  • When soup is ready, spoon into soup bowls or soup crocks.
  • Place 2 slices of toast in each bowl. (If desired, cube the toast before placing in soup.
  • Sprinkle each bowl with shredded cheese.
  • Bake 5 minutes or until cheese melts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 692.1, Fat 24.5, SaturatedFat 13.1, Cholesterol 58.1, Sodium 1991.5, Carbohydrate 81.9, Fiber 5.6, Sugar 8.8, Protein 23.5

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