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    Healthy Swiss Onion Soup


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    Marla

    List of Ingredients




    Healthy Swiss Onion Soup

    2 tablespoons unsalted butter
    2 medium onions, thinly sliced
    salt to taste
    freshly ground black pepper
    2 cups cubed, crusty French bread
    1 teaspoon granulated sugar (optional)
    2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
    1/4 pound good quality Swiss or Gruyere cheese, diced
    3 cups reduced-fat milk

    Recipe



    1. Melt the butter over moderate heat in a large heavy stockpot or Dutch oven. Add the onions, season with salt and pepper and cook until soft but not colored, 15 minutes.

    2. Cut the bread into medium dice and add it to the pot along with the sugar. Stir constantly for about 1 minute, so the bread absorbs the butter.

    3. Add the chicken stock and bring to a boil. Simmer for 20 minutes. Add the cheese slowly. Reduce to a low simmer. Cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes.

    4. Meanwhile heat the milk in the microwave until it is steaming. Slowly stir it into the pot. (Note: Do not let the soup boil or the cheese will separate and the milk will curdle.) Serve immediately.

    This recipe serves: 8


    Nutrition Facts
    Serving size: 1 bowl
    Calories 223
    Total Fat 10 g
    Saturated Fat 6 g
    Protein 11 g
    Total Carbohydrate 24 g
    Dietary Fiber 1 g
    Sodium 333 mg
    Percent Calories from Fat 38%
    Percent Calories from Protein 20%
    Percent Calories from Carbohydrate 42%

 

 

 


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