French Onion Soup

We've found a way to make this classic onion soup in just under an hour...we use beef broth and dry white wine to add flavor to the sauteed onions, and the cheesy bread topping is just about irresistible.


French Onion Soup

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Servings: 4
Prep Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 55 mins
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Ingredients
  • 1 tbsp.
    vegetable oil
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  • 2 1/2 
    large onion, halved and thinly sliced (about 2 1/2 cups)*
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  • 1/4 tsp.
    sugar
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  • 2 tbsp.
    all-purpose flour
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  • 3 1/2 cups
    Swanson® Beef Broth (Regular, Lower Sodium or Certified Organic)
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  • 1/4 cup
    dry white wine or vermouth
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  • 4 slices
    French bread, toasted**
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  • 1/2 cup
    shredded Swiss cheese
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Directions
1.
Heat the oil in a 4-quart saucepot over medium heat. Add the onions. Reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for 15 minutes. Uncover the saucepot.
2.
Increase the heat to medium. Add the sugar and cook for 15 minutes or until the onions are golden.
3.
Stir the flour in the saucepot and cook and stir for 1 minute. Stir in the broth and wine. Heat to a boil. Reduce the heat to low. Cook for 10 minutes.
4.
Divide the soup among 4 bowls. Top each with a bread slice and cheese.

Tips:
*Use a food processor with slicing attachment for ease in preparation.
**For even more flavor, try rubbing the bread with a garlic clove and topping it with the cheese before toasting.

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