Microwave French Onion Soup

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
Yield 4 servings
Test Kitchen Approved
Enjoy the taste and comfort of this classic soup through the convenience of microwave cooking. "It's a recipe that I turn to time and again," shares Mina Dyck of Boissevain, Manitoba. After one spoonful, you'll understand why.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups boiling water
  • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef or vegetable broth
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 vegetable bouillon cube
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 3 cups thinly sliced onions
  • 2 cups seasoned croutons
  • 1-1/3 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Directions

  1. In a 3-qt. microwave-safe dish, combine the first eight ingredients. Cover and microwave at 50% power for 18-23 minutes or until onions are tender.
  2. Ladle hot soup into four microwave-safe bowls. Top with croutons and cheese. Cover and microwave on high for 45 seconds or until cheese is melted. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 309 calories, 19g fat (10g saturated fat), 46mg cholesterol, 1449mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 3g fiber), 13g protein.

Enjoy the taste and comfort of this classic soup through the convenience of microwave cooking. "It's a recipe that I turn to time and again," shares Mina Dyck of Boissevain, Manitoba. After one spoonful, you'll understand why.
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