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French Onion and White Wine Soup Recipe

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A tasty rendition of the classic French onion soup, flavored with white wine, and topped with a generous portion of melted Gruyere cheese.

French Onion and White Wine Soup Recipe (+)

Directions

Melt butter or margarine in a large skillet. Add onions, leeks and garlic. Stirring frequently, sauté 30-45 minutes over medium high heat until onions are caramelized and lightly golden brown.
Reduce heat to simmer, add beef boullion, Worcestershire sauce and seasonings. Cook on low for 20-25 minutes. Add wine the last 5 minutes of cooking.
Heat oven to 425ºF-405ºF. Ladle soup into oven proof serving bowls. Place 2 slices of toasted bread on top of soup and divide shredded cheese among the bowls. Place filled bowls on a baking sheet with sides. Bake 10 minutes or until cheese bubbles and is lightly browned. Serve immediately.

Container: large skillet, individual oven proof bowls

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour

Servings: 4

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Ingredients

-		2 large sweet onions, sliced thin
-		1 leek, sliced thin (white and light green areas)
-		5 cups water
-		7 beef bouillon cubes
-		2 cloves garlic, chopped fine
-		1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
		salt and pepper to taste
-		1/2 cup white wine, adjust to taste
-		8 slices baguette, 1" thick, toasted (or French bread)
-		2 cups Gruyere cheese, shredded

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