PREMIUM au Gratin Onion Soup

Name: PREMIUM au Gratin Onion Soup
Prep time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp. oil; 3 large sweet onions, sliced (about 4 cups); 1 clove garlic, minced; 2 Tbsp. flour; 1 qt. beef broth; 12 PREMIUM Saltine Crackers; 4 oz. low-moisture part-skim mozzarella cheese, cut into 12 slices

Our best version of onion soup au gratin not only has great flavor from the caramelized sweet onions, but the topping is crackers covered with melted mozzarella!

Well-being ChoiceGood Source of Calcium

Nutrition Bonus

The melted mozzarella-topped crackers add the perfect finishing touch to bowls of this flavorful onion soup. And as a bonus, the cheese is also a good source of calcium.

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Servings:

Makes 6 servings, 1 cup soup and 2 topped crackers.

Ingredient list

1 Tbsp. oil
3 large sweet onions, sliced (about 4 cups)
1 clove garlic, minced
2 Tbsp. flour
1 qt. (4 cups) beef broth
12 PREMIUM Saltine Crackers
4 oz. low-moisture part-skim mozzarella cheese, cut into 12 slices

Directions

Heat oil in medium saucepan on medium-low heat. Add onions and garlic; stir. Cook on medium-low heat 20 to 25 min. or until onions are soft and golden brown, stirring occasionally.

Add flour; cook and stir 2 to 3 min. or until lightly browned. Gradually stir in broth; cook 10 min. or until slightly thickened, stirring frequently.

Meanwhile, heat oven to 350°F. Place crackers in single layer on parchment-covered baking sheet; top with cheese. Bake 3 to 5 min. or until cheese is melted.

Ladle soup into bowls; top with crackers.

Recipe Tips

Shortcut
Substitute 3 cans (14.5 to 18.5 oz. each) French onion soup for the homemade soup. Heat soup. Serve topped with the cheese-topped crackers.
Substitute
Prepare using fat-free reduced-sodium beef broth.
Substitute
Prepare using your favorite variety of PREMIUM Saltine Crackers.