French Onion Soup Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 tbsp butter
1/4 cup olive oil
3 lbs onions, sliced thin
2 cloves garlic, minced very fine
1 tsp sugar
2 cups dry white wine
6 cups beef stock or 6 cups chicken stock (the beef will make a darker, more robust soup)
12 slices french baguettes, 1/2 inch thick,toasted
2 cups swiss cheese, grated
3 tsp parmesan cheese, grated

Directions:

Melt butter with oil in large saucepan over medium heat.
Add onions, garlic and sugar and cook until lightly-coloured, stirring occasionally, about 6-7 minutes.
Add wine and bring to a boil.
Cook 5 minutes.
Add stock and bring to simmer.
Simmer uncovered for 1 1/2 hours.
Season to taste.
(can be prepared 1 day ahead) Preheat broiler.
Ladle soup into 6 ovenproof bowls.
Top with 2 slices of toasted bread each, sprinkle with 1/3 cup Swiss cheese each, sprinkle with 1/2 tsp Parmesan cheese each.
Broil until cheese melts.
Serve immediately.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	821.65 Kcal (3440 kJ)
Calories from fat	265.6 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	29.51g	45%
Cholesterol	51.39mg	17%
Sodium	1353.44mg	56%
Potassium	1013.13mg	22%
Total Carbs	93.66g	31%
Sugars	13.12g	52%
Dietary Fiber	8.34g	33%
Protein	30.71g	61%
Vitamin C	18.7mg	31%
Calcium	438.6mg	44%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	112.34 Kcal (470 kJ)
Calories from fat	36.31 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.03g	45%
Cholesterol	7.03mg	17%
Sodium	185.05mg	56%
Potassium	138.52mg	22%
Total Carbs	12.81g	31%
Sugars	1.79g	52%
Dietary Fiber	1.14g	33%
Protein	4.2g	61%
Vitamin C	2.6mg	31%
Calcium	60mg	44%

* 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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