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Classic Onion Soup Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1/2 stick butter or 4 tbsp olive oil
2 lb yellow onions, peeled, thinly sliced
6 cups winter vegetable stock
salt and freshly ground black pepper , to taste
1 tbsp dry sherry or cognac
1 clove garlic
6 (1-inch) slices crusty white bread
1 cup grated gruyere cheese
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Directions:

Preheat oven to 275 degrees F.
Melt butter in a large saucepan over low heat, add onions and cook slowly, stirring occasionally, until onions are golden and tender, about 20 minutes. Add vegetable stock, salt and pepper to taste, and simmer for about 15 minutes. Stir in dry sherry or cognac.
Rub garlic clove on each piece sliced bread and toast on a baking sheet until both sides are golden.
Place bread in a casserole or in 6 individual ovenproof, bowls and ladle onion soup over top. Top with a mixture of Gruyere and Parmesan and place casserole or individual bowls under the broiler and to melt cheese and slightly brown top.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	669.85 Kcal (2805 kJ)
Calories from fat	446.43 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	49.6g	76%
Cholesterol	72.17mg	24%
Sodium	436.09mg	18%
Potassium	395.86mg	8%
Total Carbs	37.12g	12%
Sugars	2.17g	9%
Dietary Fiber	8.33g	33%
Protein	19.35g	39%
Vitamin C	4.8mg	8%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	5%
Iron	2.2mg	12%
Calcium	740.3mg	74%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	205.11 Kcal (859 kJ)
Calories from fat	136.7 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	15.19g	76%
Cholesterol	22.1mg	24%
Sodium	133.54mg	18%
Potassium	121.21mg	8%
Total Carbs	11.37g	12%
Sugars	0.66g	9%
Dietary Fiber	2.55g	33%
Protein	5.92g	39%
Vitamin C	1.5mg	8%
Iron	0.7mg	12%
Calcium	226.7mg	74%

* 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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