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Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 2 T butter
- 2 T olive oil
- 2 lbs sweet onions, thinly sliced (about 7 cups)
- 1 t salt
- 3 T all-purpose flour
- 2 quarts beef or chicken stock, preferably homemade
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 204g | |
| Recipe makes 12 servings | |
| Calories 360 | |
| Calories from Fat 227 | 63% |
| Total Fat 25.25g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat 10.1g | 40% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 93mg | 31% |
| Sodium 284mg | 12% |
| Potassium 501mg | 14% |
| Total Carbs 5.29g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.6g | 2% |
| Sugars 3.19g | 2% |
| Protein 26.51g | 42% |
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