French Onion Soup IV

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My husband brought this bachelor recipe with him when we got married. It is easy, a people pleaser, very filling, and can also create an elegant atmosphere for a special dinner.

Submitted by JESSICADEZ
Updated on April 3, 2019
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Yield:
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Ingredients

  • 1 onion, sliced into thin rings

  • ¼ cup margarine

  • 2 (10.5 ounce) cans beef consomme

  • 2 (10.5 ounce) cans beef broth

  • 1 ½ cups water

  • ¾ cup white wine

  • 8 ounces sliced Swiss cheese

  • 7 slices French bread

Directions

  1. In a large pot over medium high heat, saute the onions in the butter or margarine for about 5 minutes, or until tender. Add the consomme, broth, water and wine. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 45 minutes.

  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  3. In individual oven-proof bowls, break up Swiss cheese slices and place one slice in the bottom of each bowl. Place one slice of bread on each slice of cheese. Ladle in the soup, place another slice of bread on top and cover with more Swiss cheese. Put bowls in the oven and allow cheese to melt on top.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

393 Calories
19g Fat
24g Carbs
26g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 393
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19g 25%
Saturated Fat 8g 42%
Cholesterol 36mg 12%
Sodium 8623mg 375%
Total Carbohydrate 24g 9%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 26g 52%
Vitamin C 1mg 2%
Calcium 328mg 25%
Iron 1mg 8%
Potassium 272mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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