VIDALIA ONION SOUP

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There's no question of the star in this traditional favorite soup. Rich Swiss cheese delightfully tops off a heaping bowlful of sweet, succulent Vidalia onions.-Ruby Jean Bland, Glennville, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

4 to 5 large Vidalia or sweet onions, chopped
3 tablespoons butter
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
4 cups beef broth
1-1/2 cups water
1 bay leaf
8 slices French bread, toasted
1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese

Steps:

In a Dutch oven or soup kettle, saute the onions in butter until lightly browned. Sprinkle with pepper and flour. Cook and stir for 1 minute. Add the broth, water and bay leaf; simmer for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally. , Discard bay leaf. Ladle into ovenproof soup bowls; top with bread and cheese. Bake at 400° for 10 minutes or until cheese is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 153 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 580mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.