FRENCH SWEET ONION SOUP

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"Though I prefer sweet Vidalia onions," writes Marion Lowery from Medford, Oregon, "I have used every kind of onion in this delicious soup and always achieved wonderful results. I've even added mushrooms, as it was still well-received by family and friends."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h25m

Yield 7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
5 large sweet onions, sliced
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium beef broth
1-2/3 cups water
1-1/4 cups apple cider or juice
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
7 slices French bread (1/2 inch thick)
3/4 cup grated reduced-fat Swiss cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven or large kettle, melt butter. Add olive oil and onions. Cover and cook over low heat until onions are soft, about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in the beef broth, water, cider or juice, bay leaf, thyme, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Discard bay leaf., Meanwhile, arrange bread on a broiler pan; broil until each side is golden brown. Ladle soup into individual ovenproof soup bowls. Float a slice of bread in each bowl and sprinkle with Swiss cheese and top with Parmesan cheese. Broil until cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 483mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Mantoko Donville
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I love the crispy croutons on top of this soup.


Jerry Memphis
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This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day.


John Stearns
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This soup is so flavorful and satisfying. I highly recommend it.


Trend Marie
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I made this soup for my family, and they all loved it. It's a great recipe for a weeknight meal.


Shemon Mirdha
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This soup is so easy to make, and it's so delicious. I'm definitely going to make it again.


Heather Cowles
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I love the caramelized onions in this soup. They're so sweet and flavorful.


Rowland Benstowe
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This soup is the perfect comfort food. It's warm, hearty, and delicious.


Glenys Dunford
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I made this soup for my friends, and they all loved it. It's a great recipe for a potluck or party.


Jane Catherine
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This soup is so easy to make, and it's so delicious. I will definitely be making it again.


Dennis Harris
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I love the crispy croutons on top of this soup.


Mop Yu
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This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day.


Hayden Mudd
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I've never been a big fan of onion soup, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so good!


Chris Salmon
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This soup is so flavorful and satisfying. I highly recommend it.


Shahajhan Siraj
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I love that this soup is made with simple, everyday ingredients.


Claude Weary
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This soup is the perfect way to use up leftover onions.


Bodese Tp
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I made this soup for a party, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


M Ishaq
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This soup is so easy to make, and it's so delicious. I love the combination of the sweet onions and the savory broth.


official Demintid
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I've made this soup several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


Creative Orange
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This soup was a hit with my family! The onions were sweet and caramelized, and the broth was flavorful and rich. I will definitely be making this again.