French Onion Soup Light

1-3/4 lb. yellow onions, sliced lengthwise
2 Tbsp unsalted butter
1 tsp flour
salt & pepper
1/2 cup red wine
4 cups low sodium beef broth
1 bay leaf
1 Tbsp fresh thyme leaves
1 small slice baguette or french bread
1/2 cup grated Swiss cheese, reduced fat
1/4 cup grated parmesan

Melt butter in large pan and add onions. Cover and let "sweat" over low heat for 1 to 1-1/2 hours. Sprinkle in flour , stir, and cook 2 minutes. Add red wine to deglaze pan. Add stock, thyme, bay leaf, and salt & pepper to taste. Cover and simmer 10 minutes. Put soup in oven-safe bowls. Place baguette slice on top. Mix the cheeses, then divide over bowls. Broil about 2 minutes, until cheese melts.

Serving Size: Makes three large servings

Number of Servings: 3

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CARIOLA.