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Heat the oil in a soup pot.
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Add the onions and saute over medium-low heat until golden.
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Add the garlic and continue to saute slowly until the onions are lightly and evenly browned, stirring frequently, about 20 to 25 minutes.
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Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
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Pour the water over the onions and give them a good stir.
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Then add the broth, wine, and mustard.
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Bring to a rapid simmer, then lower the heat.
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Cover and simmer gently for 15 minutes.
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Season with salt and pepper.
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Meanwhile, cut the bread into 1-inch-thick slices, allowing 1 or 2 slices per serving depending on the size of your soup bowls.
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Bake for 15 minutes, or until dry and crisp, turning the slices over once about halfway through the baking time.
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To assemble the soup, place one layer of bread (1 or 2 slices) in each ovenproof bowl and ladle a serving of soup over it.
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Sprinkle about 1/4 cup of the grated cheese over each.
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Place the bowls on 1 or 2 sturdy baking sheets to make them easier to handle.
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Bake for approximately 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
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Serve at once.
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Per serving:
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Calories: 307
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Total fat: 15g
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Protein: 7g
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Fiber: 6g
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Carbohydrate: 37g
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Cholesterol: 0mg
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Sodium: 613mg