French onion soup 1~

4 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
1½ teaspoon Olive oil
2 larges Onions -- thinly sliced
¼ teaspoon Dried thyme
2 cups Water -- divided
2 Garlic cloves -- minced
2½ teaspoon Flour, all-purpose
1 cup Low sodium beef broth
1 dash Ground nutmeg
4 French bread slice (thinly
Sliced) -- AND toasted
2 tablespoons Lowfat swiss cheese --
Grated
1 tablespoon Grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions, thyme and one tablespoon of water. Cover; cook for five minutes.

Uncover, reduce heat to medium low. Cook until onions are golden, stirring often, about 1 minutes.

Add garlic; saute for one minute. Add the flour, reduce heat to medium. Cook, stirring for two minutes. Stir in the broth, remaining water and nutmeg. Bring to a boil; skim off foam. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 30 minutes.

Preheat broiler. Place four heatproof bowls on a baking sheet; ladle soup into bowls. Top each with a slice of toast; sprinkle with Swiss cheese and parmesan.

Broil until cheese is bubbly, about one minute. Serve immediately.

Per serving: Calories 123; fat 3.1g; cholesterol 2mg; carbohydrate 18.4g; fiber 1.7g; protein 7.4g; sodium 593mg.

== Courtesy of Dale & Gail Shipp, Columbia Md. == Recipe By : Meals in Minutes From: Marjorie Scofield Date: 05-25-95 (159) Fido: Cooking

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