SoupsJanuary 07, 2013
Calories
280
Sodium
696mg
29% DV
Fat
27g
42% DV
Protein
6g
13% DV
Carbs
2g
0% DV
Fiber
1g
5% DV
French Onion Soup
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I love a good French onion soup, especially in the Fall when you can get really good, sweet onions. Just as a little added note… when making French onion soup you definitely want to use beef consomme. You will find it adds a good depth of flavor that beef broth alone just can’t provide.
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1/2 c. butter (1 stick)
4 medium-sized sweet onions, sliced thin
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 sprigs fresh thyme
1 bay leaf
1/2 tsp. Kosher salt
ground black pepper, to taste
3 (10.5 oz) cans Beef Consomme (found with the canned soups at the store)
1 (10.5 oz) can Beef Broth
1 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
4 thick slices French Bread (OR 2 c. Parmesan croutons)
4 slices provolone cheese
4 slices Swiss cheese, chopped
Parmesan cheese, to taste
paprika, to taste
4 medium-sized sweet onions, sliced thin
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 sprigs fresh thyme
1 bay leaf
1/2 tsp. Kosher salt
ground black pepper, to taste
3 (10.5 oz) cans Beef Consomme (found with the canned soups at the store)
1 (10.5 oz) can Beef Broth
1 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
4 thick slices French Bread (OR 2 c. Parmesan croutons)
4 slices provolone cheese
4 slices Swiss cheese, chopped
Parmesan cheese, to taste
paprika, to taste
?Melt butter in a stock pot. Add onions, garlic, thyme, bay leaf, salt and pepper.
?Cook, stirring often, until onions are soft and caramelized (about 30 minutes).
?Add consomme, beef broth, and vinegar and...
See the full directions on my site
See the full directions on my site
Nutritions
Calories
280
Sodium
696mg
29% DV
Fat
27g
42% DV
Protein
6g
13% DV
Carbs
2g
0% DV
Fiber
1g
5% DV
PER SERVING *
% DAILY VALUE*
Fat
Saturated Fat18g90%
Polysaturated Fat1g9%
Monosaturated Fat7g48%
Cholesterol76mg25%
Sodium696mg29%
Potassium96mg2%
Protein6g13%
% DAILY VALUE*
Total Carbohydrate
Fiber1g5%
Sugar0.9g1%
Vitamin A888IU17%
Vitamin B60.45mg22%
Vitamin C3mg5%
Calcium157mg15%
Iron0.6400000000000001mg3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.