French Onion Soup

Mmm.... I don't remember when I first tried French onion soup - I know I was an adult - but now I can't imagine not having it! This is a lower point version of a more standard recipe that I find makes a deliciously filling and satisfying meal. When I'm hungrier, I add a salad or raw veggies as a side and/or a glass of milk to meet my dairy servings for the day. Usually, a bowl of this soup is about 6 points for me, depending on how much bread and cheese I add.

Recipe:
Ingredients:

• 1 Tbsp butter
• 4 medium yellow onions, cut in half then sliced
• 1 Tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 box (900mL) chicken broth (I used Campbell's 30% less sodium)
• Stale/dried bread
• Grated cheese of your choice (I prefer old cheddar)

Instructions:

1. Put butter in a pot on low heat to melt while you slice the onions
2. Add onions to the butter and sautée until they start to caramelize (turn brown and smell sweet), stirring occasionally
3. Stir in the spoonful of flour
4. Pour the broth in and stir
5. Divide broth among four oven-safe bowls
6. Top with desired stale/dry/toasted bread followed by shredded cheese
7. Put into the oven at about 350F until cheese starts to melt, then broil until cheese bubbles

Nutrition information: 1/4 of recipe (before adding bread and cheese):
Calories: 95
Potassium: 333
Fat: 3
Carbohydrates: 14
Fibre: 3
Protein: 3
Weight Watchers Points Plus: 2

I add 1/2 to 1 slice of bread for another 1-2 points.
I usually add 20-40g old cheddar cheese on top for another 2-4 points.