Three-Cheese French Onion Soup

This satisfying soup is fantastic any autumn or winter day. The blend of Swiss, Parmesan and mozzarella gives it a richness onion soup lovers will enjoy.

Three-Cheese French Onion Soup

Average Rating: 4.6

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
YIELD: 7 servings.

Ingredients

  • 2 large red onions, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup butter, cubed
  • 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 envelope onion soup mix
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 7 slices French bread (3/4 inch thick)
  • 1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • 1. In a Dutch oven, saute onions in butter until tender. Add the broth, water, soup mix, pepper, Worcestershire sauce and garlic powder. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • 2. Meanwhile, place bread slices on an ungreased baking sheet. Sprinkle with Swiss and mozzarella cheeses. Broil 4 in. from the heat for 1-2 minutes or until cheese is melted.
  • 3. Ladle soup into serving bowls; top each with a toast slice. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 205 calories, 12g fat (7g saturated fat), 34mg cholesterol, 1120mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 8g protein.