FRENCH ONION SOUP

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Make and share this French Onion Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Valerie in Florida

Categories     Very Low Carbs

Time 16m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons bacon drippings (4 bacon strips)
6 vidalia onions, thinly sliced (3 pounds/8 cups)
2 large shallots, chopped
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 cup Burgundy wine
2 teaspoons dried oregano
3 quarts chicken broth
salt and black pepper, to taste
sliced baguette, toasted and seasoned
swiss cheese, grated
flat leaf parsley, chopped for garnish

Steps:

  • In large saucepan over medium heat, fry 4 bacon strips of bacon until crisp. Discard bacon. Saute onions and shallots in bacon fat until tender, about 10 minutes. Add balsamic vinegar, wine and oregano; cook for 30 minutes. Stir frequently until the onions caramelize and are golden brown.
  • Blend in chicken broth. Simmer gently for 1 hour, stir occasionally. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Ladle soup into 4 ovenproof bowls. Float the croutons on top of soup and sprinkle with grated cheese. Broil until cheese melts. Garnish with flat-leaf parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332.7, Fat 14, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 9.2, Sodium 2263.3, Carbohydrate 23.1, Fiber 3, Sugar 9.7, Protein 17

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