Classic French Onion Soup is one of the most tantalizing dishes one can make in a pot. The taste of the onions, butter, cream, the melted cheese, and wine. Wow, my mouth just waters. As you can see from the ingredients though it really can’t be labeled heart healthy.

So this week I present you with a recipe that will both satisfy your taste buds and your heart. Enjoy with a hearty full grain bread and a small glass of red wine.

Ingredients:

• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 4 cups thinly vertically sliced Walla Walla or other sweet onion
• 4 cups thinly vertically sliced red onion
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup dry white wine
• 8 cups less-sodium beef broth
• 1/4 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
• 8 (1-ounce) slices French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 8 (1-ounce) slices reduced-fat, reduced-sodium Swiss cheese (such as Alpine Lace)

Directions:

1. Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onions to pan; sauté for 5 minutes or until tender. Stir in sugar, pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Reduce heat to medium; cook 20 minutes, stirring frequently. Increase heat to medium-high, and sauté for 5 minutes or until onion is golden brown. Stir in wine, and cook for 1 minute. Add broth and thyme; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 2 hours.

2. Preheat broiler.

3. Place bread in a single layer on a baking sheet; broil 2 minutes or until toasted, turning after 1 minute.

4. Place 8 ovenproof bowls on a jelly-roll pan. Ladle 1 cup soup into each bowl. Divide bread evenly among bowls; top each serving with 1 cheese slice. Broil 3 minutes or until cheese begins to brown.

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