French Onion Soup Recipe

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French Onion Soup
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  1. Peel and thinly slice the onions., Heat 2 ozs butter and the oil in a large saucepan over a gentle heat then add the onions and plenty of salt and fry the onions turning them frequently until they are golden brown and well cooked. Sprinkle over the flour and mix it in, then remove the pan from the heat and blend in the stock, add the bayleaf and return the pan to the heat. bring the soup to the boil, stirring it occasionally, then put the lid on the pan and simmer gently for half an hour. Check for seasoning.
  2. Meanwhile, toast the slices of bread on one side only. spread the untoasted sides with the remaining butter and sprinkle them liberally with the grated cheese, then place them under a pre-heated grill and cook until the cheese is golden brown, melted and bubbling.
  3. Put the bread into a soup tureen, cheese sides uppermost. When the soup is ready, remove the bayleaf, and pour it over the bread, which should rise to the surface.
  4. Serve the french Onion soup immediately including a round of the cheesey bread with every serving.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 312.8 Kcal (1310 kJ)
Calories from fat 160.34 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17.82g 27%
Cholesterol 40.4mg 13%
Sodium 577.53mg 24%
Potassium 463.02mg 10%
Total Carbs 27.92g 9%
Sugars 5.68g 23%
Dietary Fiber 2.32g 9%
Protein 10.49g 21%
Vitamin C 5.3mg 9%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 1.5mg 8%
Calcium 120.4mg 12%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 105.73 Kcal (443 kJ)
Calories from fat 54.2 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.02g 27%
Cholesterol 13.65mg 13%
Sodium 195.21mg 24%
Potassium 156.5mg 10%
Total Carbs 9.44g 9%
Sugars 1.92g 23%
Dietary Fiber 0.79g 9%
Protein 3.55g 21%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 9%
Iron 0.5mg 8%
Calcium 40.7mg 12%

* 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

  • 7.3
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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