Weight Watchers French Onion Soup Recipes

WEIGHT WATCHERS CROCK POT FRENCH ONION SOUP

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large dutch oven over medium heat. Add onions and salt; cook, first tossing with tongs, and when they begin to wilt, stirring occasionally with a spoon, until pale golden brown and very soft, about 35 minutes.
• Stir in the flour and cook, stirring occasionally, until the flour is lightly browned, about 2 minutes.
• Transfer the onions to a 5 or 6 quart slow cooker. Add thyme sprigs and pepper. Pour the broth over the onions. Cover and cook until the flavors are blended 4-5 hours on high or 8-10 hours on low. Discard thyme sprigs when done.
• Combine the cheese and thyme leaves in a bowl. Spread the cheese mixture over the bread slices. Ladle the soup into bowls, top each serving with a bread slice.

WW ONION SOUP

Steps:

• * Preheat oven to 350ºF. In a large saucepan, combine onions and sherry; sauté until onions are tender, about 6 minutes.
• * Add broth and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
• * Meanwhile, toast bread in oven until golden brown.
• * Place one piece of toast into each of four bowls. Divide soup among bowls and top each with 1/2 tablespoon of grated cheese. Yields about 1 1/2 cups per serving.

FRENCH ONION SOUP (WEIGHT WATCHERS) RECIPE - (4/5)

Steps:

• Saute' sliced onion with olive oil and garlic until soft (approx 5 min.). Stir in flour and sugar. Cover and simmer 20 min, stirring occasionally. Combine remaining ingredients in large pot and bring to boil. Add the onions and simmer 20 mins. 1 Serving = 1 1/2 c. Special Notes For additional flavour and 2 additional points: Top with 1/2 c. garlic croutons (1 point), 2 Tbsp. grated parmesan cheese (1 point). Or: pour soup into individual baking bowls. Add croutons (1 point) and top with 3 Tbsp grated fat-free mozzarella cheese (1 point). Brown under broiler and serve.