Buttery Onion Soup

  Soups

Several years back, I needed ways to use up 25 lbs. of sweet onions—and this recipe's one I came up with. I like making it for guests. Sometimes, however, I'll fix a half recipe just for me!

Buttery Onion Soup

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TOTAL TIME: Prep: 5 min. Cook: 30 min.
YIELD: 6 servings.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups thinly sliced onions
  • 1/2 cup butter, cubed
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1-1/2 to 2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Croutons, optional

Instructions

  • 1. In a large saucepan, cook onions in butter over low heat until tender and transparent, about 20 minutes.
  • 2. Stir in flour. Gradually add broth and milk; cook and stir over medium heat until bubbly. Cook and stir for 1 minute longer; reduce heat to low. Add mozzarella cheese and stir constantly until melted (do not boil). Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve with croutons if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 294 calories, 23g fat (14g saturated fat), 66mg cholesterol, 600mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 11g protein.

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