Apple Onion Soup Gratin

Servings:
4

Nutrition Information:
Protein: 10g; Fat: 14g; Carbohydrate: 30g; Fiber: 3g; Sodium: 676mg; Cholesterol: 37mg; Calories: 301.

Ingredients:

3 tablespoons butter
1 Golden Delicious apple, peeled, cored, and chopped
1 1/2 cups chopped onions
1 can (14 1/2-ounce) beef broth
1 1/2 cups water
1/2 cup sherry
1 teaspoon dried basil
4 slices French bread
1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese

Method:

1) In 2-quart microwave-safe bowl, microwave butter on high (100 percent) 1 minute or until melted. Add apple and onion; microwave on high 5 minutes. Stir and microwave on high 5 minutes longer or until apple is tender and onions are softened. Add broth, water, sherry, and basil. Microwave on high 15 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes.

2) Heat broiler of conventional oven; toast slices of bread on both sides. Ladle hot soup into each of 4 oven-safe bowls; top each with toasted bread and some cheese. Broil until cheese melts and browns slightly; serve hot.