French Onion Soup
serves 4

2 tablespoons butter
2 thinly sliced medium size onions
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
1 bay leaf
4 cups low-sodium beef broth
2 tablespoons butter
2 thinly sliced medium size onions
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
1 bay leaf
4 cups low-sodium beef broth
4 thick slices french bread
4 -1 ounce slices Swiss cheese
  1. In a large saucepan or soup pot melt butter over medium-low heat. 
  2. Cook onions until soft and caramelized. This will take about 20-25 minutes.
  3. Add the thyme and bay leaf. Cook 1-2 minutes
  4. Pour the broth, wine, vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce into the pot.
  5. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes.
  6. Toast the bread. Top each piece of toasted bread with the cheese and place under the broiler until cheese melts.
  7. Ladle soup into 4 bowls and top with one piece of cheese toast.
Calories 346, Fat 16.1g, Cholesterol 41mg, Sodium 1160mg
Carbohydrates 28.7g, Fiber 1.g, Sugars 3.7g, Protein 17.9g