Onion Soup with Cheese Crostini

prep time:
35 min
total time:
40 min
Makes 2 servings
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ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon butter
  • 2 cups thinly sliced onion (about 2 medium)
  • 1/4 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup dry red wine
  • 1 1/2 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Remaining ingredients:
  • 2 (1/2-inch-thick) slices diagonally cut French bread baguette, toasted
  • 2 tablespoons grated Gruyère cheese

directions

  • 1

    To prepare soup, melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, sugar, and pepper to pan. Cook 15 minutes or until golden brown, stirring occasionally. Stir in wine; cook 2 minutes or until wine almost evaporates. Add broth, 1 1/2 cups water, and thyme; bring to a boil. Cook until reduced to 2 1/2 cups (about 15 minutes). Place 1 1/4 cups soup into each of 2 ovenproof soup bowls. Place bowls on a baking sheet.

  • 2

    Preheat broiler.

  • 3

    Top each serving with 1 slice baguette. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon cheese over each serving. Broil for 3 minutes or until cheese melts. Serve immediately.

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