Streamlined French Onion Soup

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== Description ==
Servings: 4 
== Ingredients ==
* 4 cup onions, chopped
* 4½-inch-thick crusty whole wheat bread slices
* 3 cup leeks, (white and green parts only)
* 1 garlic cloves, peel, halved
* 2 tbsp grated low-fat Swiss or Gruyère cheese
* 1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced
* 2 cup dry white wine
* 4 cup beef stock or canned unsalted broth
* 1 tbsp fresh parsley
== Directions ==
# Combine first 3 ingredients in large nonstick saucepan.
# Cover and cook over medium-low heat until vegetables are tender and pale golden, stirring frequently, about 25 minutes.
# Add wine, increase heat to high and boil uncovered until liquid is reduced by half, about 5 minutes.
# Add beef stock and reduce heat to medium and simmer until vegetables are very tender and liquid is slightly reduced, about 35 minutes.
# Preheat oven to 350 °F.
# Arrange bread slices on cookie sheet.
# Rub each slice with cut side of garlic clove.
# Bake bread until lightly toasted, about 10 minutes.
# Sprinkle each slice with ½ tablespoon cheese; return to oven and bake until cheese melts, about 3 minutes.
# Place bread slices in 4 bowls.
# Ladle soup over.
# Sprinkle with parsley. 
== Nutritional information ==
Per serving: calories 220; fat 2g; sodium 190 mg; cholesterol 3 mg
Category:Beef stock and broth Recipes
Category:French Diet
Category:Gruyère Recipes
Category:Leek Recipes
Category:Onion Recipes
Category:Onion Soup Recipes
Category:Swiss cheese Recipes
Category:White wine Recipes