French Onion Soup

Submitted by senseicheryl

"This recipe was posted on the www.sparkrecipes.com website and had lots of great comments."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Yields: 2 bowls of soup
• Serves: 2

ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup water
• 1 medium yellow onion
• 4 cups beef broth
• 2 ounces part-skim mozzarella cheese
• 4 tablespoons fat free croutons
• 1 dash crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

directions

1. In a medium sauce pan, add the 1/4 cup of water and bring to a boil.
2. Slice the onion into thin strips and add to the water. Continue cooking until onions clarify.
3. Once the onions are clear, add 4 cups of beef broth. Bring to a boil and then simmer for about 15 - 20 minutes.
4. Shred the mozzarella.
5. Once done, place two cups of soup into bowl, garnish with 1 ounce shredded mozzarella and 1 tablespoon croutons and the red pepper, if using. Enjoy!