Tuscan Onion Soup Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 3/4 oz pancetta, diced
1 tbsp olive oil
4 large white onions, sliced very thin into rings
3 garlic cloves, chopped
3 3/4 cups hot chicken stock or 3 3/4 cups ham stock
4 slices ciabatta or 4 slices other italian bread
3 tbsp butter
2 3/4 oz gruyere or 2 3/4 oz cheddar cheese
salt and pepper

Directions:

Dry fry the pancetta in a large saucepan for 3-4 minutes until it begins to brown.
Remove the pancetta and set aside until required Add the oil and to the pan and cook the onions and garlic over high heat for 4 minutes.
Reduce the heat, cover and cook for 15 minutes until the onions are lightly caramelized Add the stock to the saucepan and bring the mixture to a boil.
Reduce the heat and leave the mixture to simmer, covered, for about 10 minutes Toast the slices of bread on both sides, under a preheated broiler, for 2-3 minutes or until golden.
Spread the ciabatta with butter and top with the Gruyere or Cheddar cheese.
Cut the bread into bite sized pieces Add the reserved pancetta back to the soup and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Pour into bowls and top with the toasted bread.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	376.8 Kcal (1578 kJ)
Calories from fat	221.45 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	24.61g	38%
Cholesterol	61.01mg	20%
Sodium	605.65mg	25%
Potassium	519.83mg	11%
Total Carbs	23.37g	8%
Sugars	10.52g	42%
Dietary Fiber	3.05g	12%
Protein	16.57g	33%
Vitamin C	11.2mg	19%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	4%
Calcium	257.3mg	26%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	89.02 Kcal (373 kJ)
Calories from fat	52.31 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.81g	38%
Cholesterol	14.41mg	20%
Sodium	143.08mg	25%
Potassium	122.8mg	11%
Total Carbs	5.52g	8%
Sugars	2.49g	42%
Dietary Fiber	0.72g	12%
Protein	3.91g	33%
Vitamin C	2.6mg	19%
Calcium	60.8mg	26%

* 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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