French Onion Soup
Recipe from
Swanson Broth & Stock
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.

Servings:
4
Prep Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
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Ingredients
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1 tbsp.vegetable oilsee savings

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2 1/2large onion, halved and thinly sliced (about 2 1/2 cups)*see savings

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1/4 tsp.sugarsee savings

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2 tbsp.all-purpose floursee savings

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3 1/2 cupsSwanson® Beef Broth (Regular, Lower Sodium or Certified Organic)see savings

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1/4 cupdry white wine or vermouthsee savings

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4 slicesFrench bread, toasted**see savings

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1/2 cupshredded Swiss cheesesee savings

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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.
**For even more flavor, try rubbing the bread with a garlic clove and topping it with the cheese before toasting.
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