Lower-Fat French Onion Soup

Ingredients

• 1 12 tsp olive oil
• 2 large yellow onions thinly sliced 3 c
• 14 tsp dried thyme
• 2 c water divided
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 2 12 tsp all-purpose flour
• 1 c reduced-sodium beef broth
• 18 tsp ground nutmeg
• 4 slices French bread toasted
• 2 Tbsp grated Swiss cheese
• 1 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

1. In large nonstick skillet heat oil over medium heat
2. Add onions thyme and 1 tablespoon water
3. Cover cook 5 minutes Uncover reduce heat to medium-low
4. Cook until onions are golden about 15 minutes
5. Add garlic saute for 1 minute
6. Add flour reduce heat to medium
7. Cook stirring for 2 minutes
8. Stir in broth remaining water and nutmeg
9. Bring to a boil skim off foam
10. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes