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French onion soup

Recipe Information

Description:
French onion soup is a delicious French recipe usually served as a appetizer. It requires about 10 minutes of prep time and about 40 minutes of cooking time for a combined total time of 50 minutes. The overall cooking skill level is considered easy. This recipe will yield 6 servings if prepared as directed.
Servings 6
Preparation Time 10 Minutes
Cook Time 40 Minutes
Total Time 50 Minutes
Difficulty Easy
Main Ingredient Onion
Category Vegetables
Meal Lunch; Dinner
Type Appetizer; Side Dish
Subtype Soup
Cuisine French
Cook Method Baking; Boiling
Diet

Ingredients

  • 2 large onions, thinly sliced

  • ½ cup margarine

  • 2 (10.5 ounce) cans beef consommé

  • 2 (10.5 ounce) cans beef broth

  • 2 cups water

  • 1 cup white wine

  • 8 ounces thinly sliced Swiss cheese

  • 12 slices of French bread

Directions

  • In a large pot over medium heat, sauté onions in margarine for about five minutes or until tender.

  • Add the consommé, broth, water, and wine, and cook on low heat for 40 minutes.

  • Preheat an oven to 300 degrees F.

  • Place one slice of Swiss cheese in the bottom of individual ovenproof bowls. Layer a slice of bread on top of each slice, then ladle in the hot soup. Top with another slice of bread and then Swiss cheese.

  • Place the bowls in the oven and bake until the cheese is completely melted.

  • Serve hot.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 400 cal

  • Total fat: 20g

  • Saturated fat: 10g

  • Monounsaturated fat: 10g

  • Cholesterol: 37mg

  • Sodium: 1,500mg

  • Potassium: 0mg

  • Carbohydrate: 24g

  • Fiber: 1g

  • Protein: 27g