French Onion Soup X

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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!

Submitted by Andi Martin
Published on June 18, 2020
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

  • 5 ¼ cups vegetable broth, divided

  • 4 onions, sliced

  • ⅛ teaspoon white sugar

  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

  • ½ cup dry white wine

  • 1 bay leaf

  • ½ teaspoon ground thyme

  • ½ 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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

221 Calories
1g Fat
36g Carbs
7g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 221
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 0g 1%
Sodium 819mg 36%
Total Carbohydrate 36g 13%
Dietary Fiber 4g 13%
Total Sugars 10g
Protein 7g 14%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 100mg 8%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 249mg 5%

* 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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