French Onion Soup

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  • Prep Time

    6 mins

  • Cook Time

    1 hr

  • Total Time

    1 hr 6 mins

  • Servings

    8 people

  • Calories

    336 kcal

  • Course

    Soup

French Onion Soup

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Ingredients

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  • 3 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 3.5 lbs sweet onion such as Vidalia, thinly sliced, about four large
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 Tablespoons maple syrup
  • 2 cups chicken stock I had Thanksgiving leftovers, or turkey stock
  • 3 cups water
  • 2 teaspoons thyme fresh leaves
  • 1 small sprig rosemary
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

Garnish

  • 8 lices whole wheat baguette toasted and buttered
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese such as Perron (or your favorite melting cheese, aged, shredded, Canadian

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a heavy bottomed pot set over medium-high heat. Add onions and cook, stirring frequently, for about 10 minutes or until they have completely wilted and start to caramelize.
  2. Reduce heat to medium-low, and cook onions slowly, stirring occasionally for another 20 minutes.
  3. Add garlic to the onions and cook for a minute or so. Stir in maple syrup. Add the broth, water, thyme and rosemary; bring soup to a boil.
  4. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

To serve:

  1. Preheat top broiler in the oven.
  2. Divide soup between 6 large or 8 smaller ovenproof bowls or ramekins. Top with toasted baguette slices and cover generously with cheese.
  3. Broil for 2 to 3 minutes or until cheese melts and lightly browns. Garnish with a sprig of fresh thyme and serve.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 336kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 36g (12%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 30mg (10%) Sodium 992mg (41%) Potassium 361mg (8%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 13g (26%) Vitamin A 305IU (6%) Vitamin C 10.6mg (12%) Calcium 282mg (28%) Iron 1.9mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 336 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 336kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 36g 12%
Protein 13g 26%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 30mg 10%
Sodium 992mg 41%
Potassium 361mg 8%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 13g 26%
Vitamin A 305IU 6%
Vitamin C 10.6mg 12%
Calcium 282mg 28%
Iron 1.9mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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