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Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 3 pieces
- 6 large yellow onions (about 4 pounds), halved pole to pole & cut into 1/4-inch thick slices
- Kosher salt, to taste
- ¾ cup water, plus extra for deglazing
- ½ cup red wine
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- ⅛ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 bay leaf
- Ground black pepper, to taste
- Cheese Croutons
- 1 small baguette, cut into 1/2-inch slices
- 8 ounces shredded Italian cheese blend (about 2 1/2 cups)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 2820g | |
| Calories 1733 | |
| Calories from Fat 971 | 56% |
| Total Fat 108.74g | 136% |
| Saturated Fat 67.34g | 269% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 321mg | 107% |
| Sodium 4723mg | 197% |
| Potassium 2542mg | 73% |
| Total Carbs 93.1g | 25% |
| Dietary Fiber 15.4g | 51% |
| Sugars 39.58g | 26% |
| Protein 84.02g | 134% |
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