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Onion Soup with Loads of Thyme and Giant Gruyère Crostini Recipe

Onion Soup with Loads of Thyme and Giant Gruyère Crostini Recipe

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Onion Soup with Loads of Thyme and Giant Gruyère Crostini

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2509

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 lb yellow onions, halved and thinly cut lengthwise
3 to 5 sprigs of fresh thyme
1 bay leaf
1/4 tsp sea salt
fresh cracked pepper
1 tsp all-purpose flour
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 cups beef stock
1 cup water
1 1/2- inch- thick slice of ciabatta bread cut in half
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups grated swiss gruyere cheese

Directions:

In a heavy 5-quart pot melt the butter over low heat. Add the onions, thyme, bay leaf, and salt and pepper to taste and cook until the onions are deep amber and exceedingly soft, stirring occasionally, 25 to 30 minutes. Add the flour and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, then add the wine, increase the heat, and let the wine bubble away for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the beef stock and water, and let the soup simmer for 25 to 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Preheat the oven to broil. Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven.
Place the ciabatta on the middle rack of the oven and toast until crispy, about 2 to 3 minutes per side.
Remove the bay leaf and thyme sprigs from the soup and discard. Pour the soup into two ovenproof bowls, float the toasted ciabatta on top, and cover it with a thick layer of the Gruyère. Put the soup bowls under the broiler on the middle rack and cook 3 to 5 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and golden.
From Cooking for Two: Perfect Meals for Pairs by Jessica Strand. Text copyright © 2009 by Jessica Strand; photographs copyright © 2009 by Caren Alpert.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	2508.85 Kcal (10504 kJ)
Calories from fat	1721.04 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	191.23g	294%
Cholesterol	415.96mg	139%
Sodium	2783.02mg	116%
Potassium	1585.1mg	34%
Total Carbs	46.7g	16%
Sugars	5.98g	24%
Dietary Fiber	9.19g	37%
Protein	121.16g	242%
Vitamin C	9.1mg	15%
Vitamin A	12.1mg	404%
Iron	0.1mg	1%
Calcium	3129.7mg	313%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	149.73 Kcal (627 kJ)
Calories from fat	102.71 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.41g	294%
Cholesterol	24.83mg	139%
Sodium	166.1mg	116%
Potassium	94.6mg	34%
Total Carbs	2.79g	16%
Sugars	0.36g	24%
Dietary Fiber	0.55g	37%
Protein	7.23g	242%
Vitamin C	0.5mg	15%
Vitamin A	0.7mg	404%
Calcium	186.8mg	313%

* 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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savory
bitter
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