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French Onion Soup X

SUBMITTED BY: ENDLESSSKY

"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!"
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe average a 4.6 star rating.
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PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  1 Hr
READY IN  1 Hr 10 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 5 1/4 cups vegetable broth, divided
  • 4 onions, sliced
  • 1/8 teaspoon white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon brandy
  • 4 slices French bread, toasted
  • 1 clove garlic, halved
  • 2 tablespoons grated fat-free Parmesan cheese

DIRECTIONS

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Preheat oven broiler.
  4. 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.
  5. Place bowls under broiler until cheese melts.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 11, 2004 by HOLLYCAT1
Perfect! The broth of this soup is rich and tasty. I omitted the sugar, even though there's... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 29, 2004 by MUSENCHILD
Very good, flavorful recipe for french onion soup without beef broth. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 23, 2006 by BEXICO
It was okay. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 15, 2005 by rosiekitty
OUTSTANDING Just as it is- thanks! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 16, 2008 by Tami
Didn't need to change a thing... was so delicious! MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
French Onion Soup X

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 213

  • Total Fat: 1.7g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 809mg
  • Total Carbs: 34.6g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 3.9g
  • Protein: 6.3g

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