Department Store Onion Soup Recipe

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Brief

Prep 25 mins

Cook: 2hrs30 mins

Total: 2hrs55 mins

Servings: 12

Yield: 12 servings

Department Store Onion Soup Recipe

Ingredients

½ cup butter

5 pounds onions

thinly sliced

1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper

2 teaspoons salt

2 tablespoons paprika

1 bay leaf

¼ cup all-purpose flour

3 quarts beef broth

1 cup white wine

1 dash browning sauce

1 loaf French bread

cut into 1 inch slices

2 cups shredded Swiss cheese

Soup, Stew and Chili

Directions

Step 1

Melt the butter in a large pot over low heat. Add the onions; cook stirring occasionally for 1 1/2 hours.

Step 2

When the onions are ready add the pepper salt bay leaf and flour. Stir over low heat for 10 minutes. Pour in the beef broth and white wine. Simmer for 2 hours over low heat. Adjust the coloring to a rich brown with the browning sauce. Taste and adjust salt if needed.

Step 3

Preheat your oven's broiler. Ladle the soup into oven-proof bowls and place them on a baking sheet. Float a slice of French bread in each bowl and top with some Swiss cheese. Broil until cheese is browned. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Information

Department Store Onion Soup Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:12

Calories: 368.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 14.7g 29%

Carbohydrates: 43.4g 14%

Dietary Fiber: 4.7g 19%

Sugars: 9.6g

Fat: 14.3g 22%

Saturated Fat: 8.6g 43%

Cholesterol: 36.9mg 12%

Vitamin A Iu: 992.5IU 20%

Niacin Equivalents: 6.6mg 51%

Vitamin B6: 0.4mg 23%

Vitamin C: 14.9mg 25%

Folate: 104.3mcg 26%

Calcium: 225mg 23%

Iron: 2.7mg 15%

Magnesium: 46.6mg 17%

Potassium: 518.1mg 15%

Sodium: 1514.1mg 61%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 31%

Calories From Fat: 128.4

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.