Low-fat Roasted Onion-garlic Soup

Total Time: 1 hr Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 spanish onions, cut in 1/2 lengthwise then thinly sliced
• 3 large shallots, cut in half
• 1 head garlic, cloves separated, peeled and cut in half (large)
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1/4 cup brandy
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped, or 1 tsp. dried thyme leaves
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated

Recipe

• 1 set oven rack at lowest level, preheat to 450 degrees.
• 2 combine onions, shallots, garlic and oil in large shallow roasting pan. roast for 20 to 30 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes, or until onions are golden brown.
• 3 remove from oven and pour in 1 cup of chicken broth. stir liquid in pan, scraping the bottom to loosen and dissolve caramelized bits.
• 4 transfer the onion mixture to a soup pot and add brandy, thyme and remaining broth. bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for 30 minutes.
• 5 season to taste with salt and pepper.
• 6 serve topped with parmesan and perhaps some toasted french bread