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Canadian Cheesy Croûtons on Wild Mushroom & French Onion Soup for Two
Old is new again with this new twist to French Onion Soup ! The addition of mushrooms and Blue cheese add a decadent and unforgettable twist on the Classic French Onion Soup. Creamy Caramelized Onion and Wild Mushroom Medley sautéed in butter finished in a rich beef broth topped with broiled Canadian Blue cheese and Gruyère Croûtons.
Ingredients
| 2 tbsp (30 mL) | butter |
| 1 cup (250 mL) | chopped mixed wild mushrooms (cremini, shitake and oyster) |
| 1 cup (250 mL) | thinly sliced onion |
| 1 tbsp (15 mL) | all-purpose flour |
| 2 tbsp (30 mL) | 35% whipping cream |
| 2 cups (500 mL) | reduced-sodium beef stock |
| Four 1/2-inch (1 cm) | thick slices baguette |
| 1/2 cup (125 mL) | shredded Canadian Gruyère cheese |
| 2 tbsp (30 mL) | crumbled Canadian Blue cheese |
| 1 tbsp (15 mL) | finely chopped chives |
Instructions
- In medium saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat; sauté mushrooms and onions for about 10 to 12 min or until lightly caramelized. Stir in flour to absorb butter; slowly stir in cream.
- Increase heat to high, stir in stock and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally for 20 min or until flavours are blended.
- Lightly toast baguette slices in a toaster; set aside.
- Preheat broiler. Place ovenproof soup bowls on baking sheet and ladle soup into bowls. Top each bowl with two baguette slices and sprinkle with Canadian Gruyère and Blue cheese.
- Broil for about 2 min or until cheese is lightly browned and bubbly.
- Place bowls on serving plate and sprinkle with chopped chives. Be sure to warn your guest that the bowl is ultra hot.
Nutritional information
Per serving
Energy: 429 Calories
Protein: 18 g
Carbohydrates: 21 g
Fat: 31 g
Fibre: 2.5 g
Sodium: 992 mg
Top 5 nutrients provided by a serving of this recipe.
Nutrient % DV*
Calcium: 40 % / 435 mg
Vitamin B12: 42 %
Niacin: 37 %
Phosphorus: 31 %
Vitamin A: 29 %
* Note: The daily value (DV) is established by Health Canada and corresponds to the daily quantity recommended for each nutrient. The percentage of the daily value (% DV) indicates the proportion of the nutrient provided by a serving of the recipe, in comparison with the quantity recommended.
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