Maple Onion Soup Recipe

Name: Maple Onion Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 45 mL (3 tbsp) canola oil; 2 kg (5 lb.) sweet onions; 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 125 mL (½ cup) Compliments Organic 100 % Pure Maple Syrup; 1 carton (or 900 mL ) Compliments Fat Free Beef Broth; 15 mL (1 tbsp.)chopped fresh thyme; To taste, salt and pepper; 6 slices baguette, toasted; 500 mL (2 cups) shredded aged cheddar cheese

Ingredients

45 mL (3 tbsp) canola oil
2 kg (5 lb.) sweet onions
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
125 mL (½ cup) Compliments Organic 100 % Pure Maple Syrup
1 carton (or 900 mL ) Compliments Fat Free Beef Broth
15 mL (1 tbsp.)chopped fresh thyme
To taste, salt and pepper
6 slices baguette, toasted
500 mL (2 cups) shredded aged cheddar cheese

PREP TIME 20m	COOK TIME 55m	TOTAL TIME 1h15m
YIELD 6 servings

Instructions

Heat oil in a Dutch oven set over medium heat.
Add onion and cook, stirring frequently, for 30 minutes or until caramelized.
Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
Stir in maple syrup.
Add the broth and half of thyme, and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
Season to taste with salt and pepper. Preheat broiler.
Divide soup into 6 ovenproof bowls.
Top each bowl with one toast slices of toasted breads and about 80 mL (1/3 cup) of cheese.
Broil for 2 or 3 minutes or until cheese melts and lightly browns.
Sprinkle with remaining thyme and serve.