Trim the ends off each onion then slice from end to end. Remove peel and finely slice into half moon shapes. Set electric skillet to 300 degrees and add butter. Once butter has melted add a layer of onions and sprinkle with a little salt. Repeat layering onions and salt until all onions are in the skillet. Do not try stirring until onions have sweated down for 15 to 20 minutes. After that, stir occasionally until onions are dark mahogany and reduced to approximately 2 cups. This should take 45 minutes to 1 hour. Do not worry about burning.
Add enough wine to cover the onions and turn heat to high, reducing the wine to a syrup consistency. Add consume, chicken broth, apple cider and bouquet garni. Reduce heat and simmer 15 to 20 minutes.
Place oven rack in top 1/3 of oven and heat broiler.
Cut country bread in rounds large enough to fit mouth of oven safe soup crocks. Place the slices on a baking sheet and place under broiler for 1 minute.
Season soup mixture with salt, pepper and cognac. Ladle soup into crocks leaving one inch to the lip. Place bread round, toasted side down, on top of soup and top with grated cheese. Broil until cheese is bubbly and golden, 1 to 2 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	372.24 Kcal (1558 kJ)
Calories from fat	114.87 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.76g	20%
Cholesterol	30.59mg	10%
Sodium	449.48mg	19%
Potassium	616.43mg	13%
Total Carbs	46.53g	16%
Sugars	25.5g	102%
Dietary Fiber	4.55g	18%
Protein	11.82g	24%
Vitamin C	24.4mg	41%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	0.4mg	2%
Calcium	202.4mg	20%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	61.97 Kcal (259 kJ)
Calories from fat	19.12 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.12g	20%
Cholesterol	5.09mg	10%
Sodium	74.83mg	19%
Potassium	102.63mg	13%
Total Carbs	7.75g	16%
Sugars	4.25g	102%
Dietary Fiber	0.76g	18%
Protein	1.97g	24%
Vitamin C	4.1mg	41%
Iron	0.1mg	2%
Calcium	33.7mg	20%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

7.7

Points
9

PointsPlus

Good Points

low fat,
saturated fat free,
low sodium,
low cholesterol

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