Rich and Simple French Onion Soup Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1/2 cup unsalted butter
2 tbsp olive oil
4 cups sliced onions
4 (10.5 oz) cans beef broth
2 tbsp dry sherry (optional)
1 tsp dried thyme
salt and pepper to taste
4 slices french bread
4 slices provolone cheese
2 slices swiss cheese, diced
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Directions:

Melt butter with olive oil in an 8 quart stock pot on medium heat. Add onions and continually stir until tender and translucent. Do not brown the onions.
Add beef broth, sherry and thyme. Season with salt and pepper, and simmer for 30 minutes.
Heat the oven broiler.
Ladle soup into oven safe serving bowls and place one slice of bread on top of each (bread may be broken into pieces if you prefer). Layer each slice of bread with a slice of provolone, 1/2 slice diced Swiss and 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese. Place bowls on cookie sheet and broil in the preheated oven until cheese bubbles and browns slightly.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	596.23 Kcal (2496 kJ)
Calories from fat	395.4 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	43.93g	68%
Cholesterol	98.71mg	33%
Sodium	614.59mg	26%
Potassium	293.08mg	6%
Total Carbs	30.22g	10%
Sugars	6.05g	24%
Dietary Fiber	3.03g	12%
Protein	19.3g	39%
Vitamin C	8.2mg	14%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	9%
Iron	1.9mg	11%
Calcium	444.9mg	44%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	223.62 Kcal (936 kJ)
Calories from fat	148.3 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	16.48g	68%
Cholesterol	37.02mg	33%
Sodium	230.51mg	26%
Potassium	109.92mg	6%
Total Carbs	11.34g	10%
Sugars	2.27g	24%
Dietary Fiber	1.14g	12%
Protein	7.24g	39%
Vitamin C	3.1mg	14%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	9%
Iron	0.7mg	11%
Calcium	166.9mg	44%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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Weightwatchers Points

15

Points
16

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free

Bad Points

High in Sodium

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