French Onion and Leek Soup
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- Number of Servings: 3
Ingredients
2 leeks, cleaned and thinly sliced (white and tender green parts)2 Red Onion thinly sliced2 tbls Olive Oil2 cloves of garlic4 cups Beef Broth (can substitute chicken or vegi broth)1/2 tsp sugar1/2 cup white wine1 bay leafdried tyme (1 tsp)Gruyere cheese (not included in recipe count)1 oz Crusty Bread (not included in recipe count - please enter the type of bread you choose)
In large pan heat olive oil on medium - low heat and add thinly sliced onions and cook until translucent. Add leeks and cook until soft then add sugar (if desired) to help the carmalizing process - this takes approx 30 - 45 min. but be patient it's worth the wait!
Once the onions and leek mixture is carmalized add the garlic, wine, bay leaf, tyme and broth and simmer for approx 20 - 30 min to let flavors come together. Remove bay leaf and ladle in to 4 oven proof bowls and top with 1 oz slice of bread and cheese. Place under broiler in oven until cheese is melted and bubbling - try not to brown too much. 3 servings
Number of Servings: 3
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user AUNTIE65.
Once the onions and leek mixture is carmalized add the garlic, wine, bay leaf, tyme and broth and simmer for approx 20 - 30 min to let flavors come together. Remove bay leaf and ladle in to 4 oven proof bowls and top with 1 oz slice of bread and cheese. Place under broiler in oven until cheese is melted and bubbling - try not to brown too much. 3 servings
Number of Servings: 3
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user AUNTIE65.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 192.6
- Total Fat: 9.6 g
- Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
- Sodium: 671.6 mg
- Total Carbs: 18.9 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.9 g
- Protein: 3.1 g