• Step 1

  Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Heat oil in large stockpot on MED-HIGH, until oil faintly smokes. Add onions; cook, stirring occasionally, about 2 min . Cover; cook, stirring occasionally, 5 min.

• Step 2

  Bring broth to simmer in small saucepan on MED. Keep warm.

• Step 3

  Stir flour into onions; add wine. Gradually stir in hot broth. Add bay leaves; season with salt and pepper. Simmer 10-15 min.

• Step 4

  To make blue cheese croutons: Cut 1/4-inch slices of baguette (1 for each serving). Butter both sides; arrange in single layer on baking pan. Bake 8-10 min, until lightly toasted. Sprinkle with cheese. Return to oven 5 min or until cheese melts. Remove from oven; set aside.

• Step 5

  Remove and discard bay leaves. Ladle into warmed soup bowls; top each serving with a blue cheese crouton.

Note: When servings & ingredients are modified, nutrition & directions may vary.