French Onion and Leek Soup

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French Onion and Leek Soup

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Course Soup

Servings 4 people

Calories 390 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 large onions sweet yellow if available
• 2 leeks
• 1 box beef broth
• 1 can white beans any beans will do
• 1 tsp thyme
• salt
• pepper
• 1 cup gruyere grated, any cheese will do
• 1 slice sourdough bread hearty slices, any kind
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar any vinegar

Instructions

 

• Slice onions so as to get long, thin half moons, not chunks. Slice leeks so as to get circles.
• Heat olive oil in dutch oven or heavy casserole pan to medium high. Reduce to medium, add leeks and onions and stir. Allow to cook until softened, about 10 minutes, stirring ocasionally.
• Reduce heat to low and cook until carmelized, about 20 to 30 minutes.
• Add broth, salt, pepper, thyme and beans.
• Add small splash of red wine vinegar, or apple cider vinegar. If you have red wine open then add a splash of that also. Turn up heat a bit and allow to reheat and then simmer for 5 minutes.
• Preheat broiler, shred cheese and pile on top of slices, broil until cheese melts and bread is toasted. Place toasted bread on top of soup.

Nutrition

Calories: 390kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 20gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 36mgSodium: 349mgPotassium: 592mgFiber: 13gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1080IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 444mgIron: 4mg

Keyword Game Day, Winter

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