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So-Easy-Yet-Delicious Onion Soup

Name: So-Easy-Yet-Delicious Onion Soup
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 3 medium red onions, halved and thinly sliced (about 4 cups); 6 garlic cloves, minced; 8 cups beef broth; 1/2 cup Madeira wine or additional beef broth; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper; 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 6 slices Italian bread (3/4 inch thick); 1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese; 1/2 cup shredded provolone cheese

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Prep: 40 min. Cook: 35 min.

Makes

6 servings

Topped with a slice of cheesy toast hot from the broiler, homemade onion soup is guaranteed to please. Add a green side salad for a complete meal. —Hildy Schlegel, Addison, New York

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Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon canola oil
3 medium red onions, halved and thinly sliced (about 4 cups)
6 garlic cloves, minced
8 cups beef broth
1/2 cup Madeira wine or additional beef broth
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
6 slices Italian bread (3/4 inch thick)
1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup shredded provolone cheese

Directions

In a 6-qt. stockpot, heat butter and oil over medium heat. Add onions; cook and stir until softened. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook until deep golden brown, about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer.
Add broth, wine, basil, ground pepper, oregano, thyme and pepper flakes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until liquid is reduced to about 6 cups, 20-30 minutes.
Place bread on a baking sheet. Broil 4 in. from heat or until toasted, about 2 minutes on each. Sprinkle with cheeses; broil until cheese is melted, about 2 minutes longer. Ladle soup into bowls; top each with a cheese toast. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup soup with 1 slice toast: 272 calories, 13g fat (6g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 1492mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 10g protein.

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