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Jennifer M. on 11.24.2011
Delicious and simple! I ended up going the crockpot route on this and was not disappointed. 
Lighter French Onion Soup
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Description
If cheese is the only reason why you eat this lovely, brothy fragrant soup, then you need not read any further. The highlight of this recipe is the flavorful broth and onions. To die for.
Ingredients
- 4 cups Crusty Bread Cubes (I Used A Garlic Pain Au Levain)
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- 2 whole Large White Onions, Sliced Thin (about 5 Cups)
- 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
- 1 teaspoon Fennel Seed
- ½ teaspoons Garlic Powder
- ¼ teaspoons Celery Salt
- ½ teaspoons Sea Salt
- ½ teaspoons Fresh Ground Black Pepper
- ½ cups Red Wine
- 3 cups Low Sodium Chicken Broth
- 3 cups Low Sodium Beef Broth
- 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
- 2 cups Water
- 1-¼ cup Parmesan Cheese, Shredded
Preparation
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Place bread cubes onto an ungreased baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until lightly brown and crispy. Set aside.
In a large stockpot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions, thyme, fennel seeds, garlic powder, celery salt, sea salt and black pepper. Saute and stir until everything is coated with oil, then cover and cook for 15 minutes, stirring frequently until browned.
Add red wine and cook for 2 minutes more. Add broths, Worcestershire, and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer, cook for 15 minutes more.
To serve: ladle soup into a bowl or crock, then immediately top with 1/2 cup bread cubes and 2 Tablespoons of Parmesan cheese. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.
Nutrition Info per 2 cup serving: 214 calories, 6 g fat, 10 g protein, 24 g carbohydrates, 3 g fiber, 416 mg sodium
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tonimiller143 on 11.3.2011
Thank you, I am probably the only one that doesn’t like the cheese in the soup. A little parmesan sounds good. I also like the combination of chicken and beef broth, so I am looking forward to making your version. My version is just onions and beef broth, simple but tasty.