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French Onion and Leek Soup takes 45 minutes to prepare.

French Onion and Leek Soup takes 60 minutes to cook.

French Onion and Leek Soup makes 3 servings.

The ingredients for French Onion and Leek Soup are:

2 leeks, cleaned and thinly sliced (white and tender green parts)
2 Red Onion thinly sliced
2 tbls Olive Oil
2 cloves of garlic
4 cups Beef Broth (can substitute chicken or vegi broth)
1/2 tsp sugar
1/2 cup white wine
1 bay leaf
dried tyme (1 tsp)
Gruyere cheese (not included in recipe count)
1 oz Crusty Bread (not included in recipe count - please enter the type of bread you choose)

Here is how you make French Onion and Leek Soup:

In large pan heat olive oil on medium - low heat and add thinly sliced onions and cook until translucent. Add leeks and cook until soft then add sugar (if desired) to help the carmalizing process - this takes approx 30 - 45 min. but be patient it's worth the wait!Once the onions and leek mixture is carmalized add the garlic, wine, bay leaf, tyme and broth and simmer for approx 20 - 30 min to let flavors come together. Remove bay leaf and ladle in to 4 oven proof bowls and top with 1 oz slice of bread and cheese. Place under broiler in oven until cheese is melted and bubbling - try not to brown too much. 3 servingsNumber of Servings: 3Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user AUNTIE65.

The nutritional information for French Onion and Leek Soup is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 3
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 192.6

• Total Fat: 9.6 g
• Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
• Sodium: 671.6 mg
• Total Carbs: 18.9 g
• Dietary Fiber: 2.9 g
• Protein: 3.1 g