French Onion Soup

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Ingredients

4 tablespoons butter

1 large onion, sliced

1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

5 cans (10.5 oz each) beef consomme

1/2 cup white wine

1 whole French baguette, cut into ½ inch slices

2 cups shredded swiss cheese

Preparation

1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

2

Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Place the onion in the butter and saute for 5 to 10 minutes, or until tender. Stir in the thyme and remove from heat.

3

In a large pot over high heat, combine the consomme, and white wine, if desired. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, stir in the sauteed onions and allow to heat through, about 10 to 15 minutes.

4

Ladle soup into 4 individual oven-safe bowls, filling each about 3/4 of the way.

5

Top each bowl with 2 slices of baguette bread and then cover each with the cheese.

6

Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 10 to 15 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

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Sheri Wetherell's picture

Permalink Sheri Wetherell
January 3, 2009

You can substitute olive oil for the butter. You can also switch to Parmesan cheese for a lower fat cheese flavor.

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Anonymous's picture

Permalink Anonymous
January 3, 2009

does anyone have any healthier variations, with less butter?

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Sweet onions, like vidalias or Walla Walla sweets, work very well in this recipe.

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4.0 servings

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December 10, 2010

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