• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 1 Tbs. olive oil
• 1-1/2 lbs. onions, coarsely chopped
• 1 tsp. sugar
• 1/4 cup dry white wine
• 2-1/2 cups beef stock
• 1 cup water
• 8 slices French bread, toasted
• 6 ounces Gruyère cheese

Combine first 2 ingredients in a microwave safe bowl and microwave 1 minute on high, or until butter melts. Stir in onions and microwave 8-10 minutes on high, uncovered, or until onions are wilted. Stir in sugar and microwave 8-10 minutes on high, or until onions are browned. Stir in wine, stock and water. Cover and microwave 8-10 minutes on high, or until boiling. Pour into individual serving bowls and top each with 2 pieces of toast. Sprinkle with cheese and microwave 1 minute on high, uncovered, or until cheese melts.

This recipe serves 4 people. Due to the nature of this recipe, it adjusts the number of servings in multiples of 4 only.

Per serving: calories 544, fat 30.8g, 51% calories from fat, cholesterol 78mg, protein 21.3g, carbohydrates 45.3g, fiber 3.9g, sugar 13.1g, sodium 946mg, diet points 13.2.

Dietary Exchanges: Milk: 0.0, Vegetable: 3.4, Fruit: 0.0, Bread: 1.7, Lean meat: 1.8, Fat: 4.9, Sugar: 0.1, Very lean meat protein: 0.0

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The recommended wines are: Beaujolais, Fumé Blanc, or Chianti.