Fine Cooking's French Onion Soup Recipe

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Fine Cooking's  French Onion Soup
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  1. In a large, wide soup pot , melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onions and season lightly with salt and pepper. Cook the onions gently, stirring frequently, until they're very soft and have begun to turn a dark straw color, 35 to 45 minute.
  2. When the onions are ready, stir in the flour and cook for 3 to 4 min., stirring frequently.
  3. Pour in the wine and increase the heat to medium high, stirring and scraping to loosen any caramelized juices, until the liquid is mostly reduced, 5 to 8 minute Add the broth, toss in the tied herbs, and bring to a simmer.
  4. Season to taste with salt and pepper and simmer for 20 to 30 minute to infuse the broth with onion flavor; the onions should be soft but not falling apart. Remove the herb bundle and taste the soup for seasoning. If making ahead cool and refrigerated up to a few days.
  5. To serve - Heat the oven to 350°F, put the baguette slices on a rack, and toast lightly (7 to 10 min.); set aside. Increase the oven temperature to 450°F Bring the soup back to a simmer.
  6. Set six ovenproof soup crocks on a heavy baking sheet and ladle the soup into the crocks. Float a few toasted baguette slices on top, enough to cover the soup surface without too much overlap. Top the bread with a handful (about 1/4 cup) of the grated Gruyère. Slide the baking sheet into the oven and bake until the cheese is melted and just browning in spots, 10 to 12 minute.
  7. Melted, bubbly, just barely golden cheese is what you're after. Serve the soup right away, while the crock is hot and the cheese is still gooey.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 409.94 Kcal (1716 kJ)
Calories from fat 262.49 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 29.17g 45%
Cholesterol 51.54mg 17%
Sodium 1322.31mg 55%
Potassium 463.73mg 10%
Total Carbs 16.1g 5%
Sugars 0.39g 2%
Dietary Fiber 2.55g 10%
Protein 10.74g 21%
Vitamin C 24.6mg 41%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Calcium 333.6mg 33%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 80.09 Kcal (335 kJ)
Calories from fat 51.28 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.7g 45%
Cholesterol 10.07mg 17%
Sodium 258.34mg 55%
Potassium 90.6mg 10%
Total Carbs 3.15g 5%
Sugars 0.08g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0.5g 10%
Protein 2.1g 21%
Vitamin C 4.8mg 41%
Calcium 65.2mg 33%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 10.1
    Points
  • 10
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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