Tuesday, March 20, 2012

French Onion Soup



French Onion Soup serves 3

  • 1 Tbsp. butter or margarine
  • 3 medium yellow or sweet onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 (14 oz.) can low-sodium beef broth
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, or 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 French baguette, sliced into 3 small slices
  • 3 slices Swiss Cheese
  1. Melt butter in large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onions and cook 5-7 minutes or until golden brown, stirring occasionally. 
  2. Stir in beef broth, wine, water, garlic, bay leaf, thyme and sugar; heat to a boil. 
  3. Reduce heat to medium; simmer 20 minutes.
  4. Divide soup between 3 small ovenproof bowls. Top with slices of baguette and Swiss cheese. 
  5. Place bowls under preheated broiler 5 inches from heat; broil 2 minutes or until cheese is melted.

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