French Onion Country Apple Soup

French Onion Country Apple Soup National Onion Association
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Description

A twist on the classic perfectly pairs with apples and cinnamon cheese toast. Sure to warm you from the inside out on a cool crisp Fall or Winter day.

Ingredients

1/4 cup olive oil
4 large yellow onions, thinly sliced into rings
3 apples, peeled and diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
5 cups low sodium beef broth
1/2 cup apple cider
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
6 slices French bread, cut 1/2-3/4 inch thick
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1-1/2 cups Hickory Smoked Gruyere cheese, shredded
6 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled (optional)
1 red apple for slicing

Directions

Heat oil in a large skillet, add onion slices and cook on medium heat until transparent, stirring frequently to avoid sticking. Add apples and garlic; stirring until warmed through. Transfer the onion-apple mixture to a slow cooker and add in beef broth, apple cider, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, salt, thyme, and black pepper. Cook on low for 6-8 hours.

When ready to serve: Butter French bread slices and place on a baking sheet. Cover each slice with 1/4 cup cheese and sprinkle lightly with cinnamon. Broil for 1-2 minutes, or until cheese melts and bread is slightly browned. Serve bread alongside hot bowls of soup. If desired, garnish with crumbled bacon and 1-2 slices of apple.

Serves 4-6

Per serving: About 490 cal, 18 g pro, 66 g carb, 18 g fat, 27 mg chol, 1580 mg sod, 6.6 g fiber.

Soup alone: Per serving: About 332 cal, 11 g pro, 47 g carb, 14 g fat, 13 mg chol, 279 mg sod, 5 g fiber.

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