Caramelized Onion Soup Au Gratin (Low Carb, but You Won't Notice

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 tablespoon shallot, minced
• 3 tablespoons butter

• 1 (1 g) packet Splenda sugar substitute
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1/2 ounce dry sherry
• 1 slice wasa
• 2 ounces shredded gruyere cheese

Directions

1. 1

   In a 3- to 4-quart pan, combine onion, shallots, butter, and Splenda over medium heat.

2. 2

   Cook, stirring often, until onion is slightly caramelized and tastes very sweet, about 35 minutes.

3. 3

   (If onion begins to brown too quickly, reduce heat to medium-low.) To pan, add broth and sherry.

4. 4

   Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat.

5. 5

   Pour soup into ovenproof bowl.

6. 6

   Top with Wasa and cheese.

7. 7

   Place bowl on baking sheet; broil 6 inches from heat until cheese is bubbling and lightly browned, about 3 minutes.