FRENCH ONION SOUP X

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If you are all as crazy about French Onion Soup as I am, but aren't crazy about the calories -- look no further! I got this one from my mother -- and totally love it!

Provided by Andi Martin

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Onion Soup Recipes     French Onion Soup Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

5 ¼ cups vegetable broth, divided
4 onions, sliced
⅛ teaspoon white sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
½ cup dry white wine
1 bay leaf
½ teaspoon ground thyme
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon brandy
4 slices French bread, toasted
1 clove garlic, halved
2 tablespoons grated fat-free Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large non-stick saucepan, heat 1/4 cup vegetable broth. Stir in the onion and cook over medium heat until golden, 15 minutes.
  • Stir in the sugar and flour. Pour in the remaining 5 cups vegetable broth and the wine. Stir in the bay leaf, thyme and black pepper. Bring to a boil and let boil 8 minutes, stirring constantly; then reduce heat, partly cover, and simmer 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven broiler.
  • Remove from heat, remove bay leaf and stir in brandy. Rub garlic clove over toast. Ladle the soup into 4 ovenproof bowls and float a piece of toast on top of each bowl. Sprinkle with the Parmesan.
  • Place bowls under broiler until cheese melts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221 calories, Carbohydrate 36.3 g, Fat 1.4 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 819 mg, Sugar 10.2 g

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