French Onion Soup

Yields Makes 4 cups; 3 or 4 servings

Ingredients

  Caramelized onions
 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
 2 cans (14 oz. each) fat-skimmed chicken broth or vegetable broth
 2 sprigs fresh thyme (3 in. each)
 1 dried bay leaf
  Salt and pepper
 8 slices baguette (about 2 by 4 in. and 1 in. thick)
 1/4 cup shredded gruyère cheese
Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories265
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6.6g9%
Saturated Fat 2.6g13%
Cholesterol 11mg4%
Sodium 430mg19%
Total Carbohydrate 41g15%
Dietary Fiber 3.9g14%
Protein 11g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How to Make It

Step 1
1

In a 3- to 4-quart pan over medium-high heat, stir onions and balsamic vinegar often until liquid is evaporated, 1 to 2 minutes.

Step 2
2

Add broth, thyme, and bay leaf; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally to blend flavors, 10 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Step 3
3

Meanwhile, place baguette slices in a single layer on a 12- by 15-inch baking sheet. Broil 4 to 6 inches from heat until lightly browned on top, 1 to 2 minutes. Turn slices over and sprinkle evenly with cheese. Broil until cheese is melted, 1 to 2 minutes longer.

Step 4
4

Remove thyme and bay leaf; ladle soup into bowls. Serve with toasts.

Ingredients

  Caramelized onions
 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
 2 cans (14 oz. each) fat-skimmed chicken broth or vegetable broth
 2 sprigs fresh thyme (3 in. each)
 1 dried bay leaf
  Salt and pepper
 8 slices baguette (about 2 by 4 in. and 1 in. thick)
 1/4 cup shredded gruyère cheese
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