Creamy Roasted-Onion Soup

Ingredients

• 1 whole garlic head, unpeeled
• 1 ¼ pounds Oso or other sweet onions, peeled and quartered
• Cooking spray
• 1 tablespoon water
• ¹/₈ teaspoon saffron threads (optional)
• 2 (14.5-ounce) cans fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
• 1 bay leaf
• + 6 more ingredients
• • ¼ cup dry sherry or Madeira wine, divided
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ¹/₈ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • ½ cup (2 ounces) shredded Swiss cheese
  • Chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Preheat oven to 375°. Place the onion quarters on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray; lightly coat onion quarters with cooking spray. Remove white papery skin from garlic head (do not peel or separate cloves). Place garlic on a piece of aluminum foil. Drizzle with water; wrap in foil. Place...

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