Spring Onion Soup with Garlic Croutons

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Prep 30 min
Total 45 min
Ingredients 10
Servings 4

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Ingredients

Croutons

tablespoons butter or margarine

cup 3/4-inch cubes day-old French bread (crusts removed)

teaspoon garlic powder

Soup

tablespoons butter or margarine

medium white onion, finely chopped (1/2 cup)

cups water

tablespoons chicken soup base (from 8-oz jar)

medium green onions, sliced (1 cup)

1/2

teaspoon pepper

tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps

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1

Heat oven to 375°F. In 15x10x1-inch pan or cookie sheet with sides, melt 3 tablespoons butter in oven. Add bread cubes and garlic powder to butter; toss well to combine. Bake about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until bread cubes are crisp and brown.
2

Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, melt 3 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add white onion; cook over medium heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onion is translucent. Stir in water, soup base, green onions and pepper. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered 10 minutes. Stir before serving.
3

Top each serving with 1/4 cup croutons and 1 tablespoon cheese.

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Expert Tips

The soup can be prepared in advance through step 2 and refrigerated for advance party preparation.

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Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 240
Calories from Fat: 180

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 20g; 30%
Saturated Fat 12g 61% Trans Fat 1g
Cholesterol: 50mg; 17%
Sodium: 1560mg; 65%
Potassium: 150mg; 4%
Total Carbohydrate: 10g; 3%
Dietary Fiber 1g 6% Sugars 3g
Protein: 5g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 15%; 15%
Vitamin C: 6%; 6%
Calcium: 15%; 15%
Iron: 6%; 6%

Exchanges:

1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 3 1/2 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choice

1/2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.