Brandied Onion Soup with Croque-Monsieur Croutons
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- Served Person: Makes 6 servings
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
- 3/4 cup dry white wine
- Carbohydrate 38 g(13%)
- Cholesterol 71 mg(24%)
- Fat 21 g(33%)
- Fiber 4 g(16%)
- Protein 25 g(49%)
- Saturated Fat 12 g(59%)
- Sodium 1646 mg(69%)
- Calories 463
Preparation Melt butter in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add onions and sauté until dark brown but not burned, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes. Add broth, wine, and mustard and bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until flavors blend, about 15 minutes. Add brandy to taste and simmer 5 minutes. Season soup with salt and pepper. Meanwhile, preheat broiler. Arrange bread on baking sheet. Broil until beginning to color, about 1 minute. Mound cheese and ham on bread; sprinkle with pepper. Broil until cheese melts, turning sheet for even cooking, about 2 minutes. Ladle soup into deep bowls. Top each with 3 croutons and serve.
Preparation Melt butter in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add onions and sauté until dark brown but not burned, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes. Add broth, wine, and mustard and bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until flavors blend, about 15 minutes. Add brandy to taste and simmer 5 minutes. Season soup with salt and pepper. Meanwhile, preheat broiler. Arrange bread on baking sheet. Broil until beginning to color, about 1 minute. Mound cheese and ham on bread; sprinkle with pepper. Broil until cheese melts, turning sheet for even cooking, about 2 minutes. Ladle soup into deep bowls. Top each with 3 croutons and serve.
