Roasted Onion Soup

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From EatingWell:  September/October 1993

Sweet caramelized onions, bolstered by roasted shallots and garlic, combine in a luscious, but not overpowering soup.

4 servings, about 1 1/4 cups each | Active Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes

Ingredients

• 3 Spanish onions, cut in half lengthwise and thinly sliced
• 3 large shallots, cut in half lengthwise and thinly sliced
• 1 large head garlic, cloves separated, peeled and cut in half
• 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided
• 1/4 cup brandy
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
• Salt, to taste
• Freshly ground pepper, to taste
• 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, preferably Reggiano

Preparation

1. Set oven rack at the lowest level; preheat to 450°F.
2. Combine onions, shallots, garlic and oil in a large shallow roasting pan. Roast, stirring every 5 minutes, until the onions are golden, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and pour in 1 cup of the broth; stir, scraping the bottom of the pan to loosen and dissolve any caramelized bits. (The liquid will become quite dark.)
3. Transfer the onion mixture to a soup pot and add brandy, thyme and the remaining 3 cups broth. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Divide between 4 bowls and sprinkle with Parmesan.

Nutrition

Per serving : 183 Calories; 4 g Fat; 2 g Sat; 2 g Mono; 9 mg Cholesterol; 21 g Carbohydrates; 8 g Protein; 2 g Fiber; 516 mg Sodium; 309 mg Potassium

1 1/2 Carbohydrate Serving

Exchanges: 3 vegetable, 1/2 fat