Cheesy French Onion Soup

February 07, 2015

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This homemade version of cheesy French onion soup tastes just as good as the restaurant ones!

½ cup unsalted butter
4 large onions, sliced thin
2 garlic cloves, chopped
2 bay leaves
2 fresh thyme sprigs
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup red wine
2 heaping tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 quarts beef broth
1 baguette, sliced
1½ to 3 cups grated Havarti or Gruyere cheese (1/4 to ½ cup per serving)

Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onions, garlic, bay leaves, thyme, salt and pepper and cook until the onions are very soft and caramelized, about 45 minutes. Add the wine, bring to...
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Nutritions

Calories
280

Sodium
1232mg
51% DV

Fat
17g
26% DV

Protein
6g
12% DV

Carbs
19g
6% DV

Fiber
6g
25% DV