Name: Dinner Tonight: Quick, Light French Onion Soup
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 6 cups chicken stock, preferably homemade; 4 slices crusty bread or baguette; 2 cups dry white wine, such as Muscadet; 5 ounces cups freshly grated Gruyere cheese; 1 pound sweet white or yellow onions, peeled and thinly sliced

Health score

11%

Dinner Tonight: Quick, Light French Onion Soup

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Lunch Main Course Main Dish Dinner

45 min.

644kcal

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Welcome to a delightful culinary experience with our Quick, Light French Onion Soup! Perfect for any meal of the day, this comforting dish is not only easy to prepare but also packed with flavor. In just 45 minutes, you can create a warm, inviting bowl of soup that serves four, making it an ideal choice for family dinners or cozy lunches.

Imagine the sweet aroma of caramelized onions mingling with the rich notes of dry white wine, all simmered to perfection in homemade chicken stock. Topped with crusty bread and a generous layer of melted Gruyere cheese, this soup is a true indulgence that will warm your heart and satisfy your taste buds.

With a caloric breakdown that balances protein, fat, and carbohydrates, this dish is not only delicious but also a thoughtful choice for those looking to enjoy a light yet fulfilling meal. Whether you're entertaining guests or simply treating yourself, our Quick, Light French Onion Soup is sure to impress. So grab your ingredients and let’s get cooking!

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
6 cups chicken stock see homemade
4 slices top
2 cups wine dry white such as muscadet
5 ounces gruyere cheese freshly grated
1 pound onion sweet white yellow peeled thinly sliced

Equipment

bowl
sauce pan
oven
baking pan
broiler

Directions

Preheat the oven to 500°F.
Combine the onions, wine, butter, and a large pinch of salt in a baking dish and cook, uncovered, until the wine is absorbed almost completely into the onions, and they are tender and golden, 45 minutes or perhaps a little longer.
In the meantime, bring the chicken stock to a simmer in a large saucepan. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
When the onions are finished, divide them among 4 deep broiler-safe bowls. Cover the onions with chicken stock to fill the bowls, and place a slice of bread on each. Distribute the grated cheese over the bread and broil until the cheese is golden and bubbling, 2 to 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories644kcal

Protein20%

Fat37.22%

Carbs42.78%

Properties

Glycemic Index

43.13

Glycemic Load

28.41

Inflammation Score

-8

Nutrition Score

22.162608525027%

Flavonoids

Malvidin

0.07mg

Catechin

0.92mg

Epicatechin

0.66mg

Hesperetin

0.48mg

Naringenin

0.46mg

Apigenin

0.01mg

Luteolin

0.02mg

Isorhamnetin

5.68mg

Kaempferol

0.75mg

Myricetin

0.05mg

Quercetin

23.07mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:643.98kcal

32.2%

Fat:23.11g

35.55%

Saturated Fat:11.84g

73.98%

Carbohydrates:59.77g

19.92%

Net Carbohydrates:56.43g

20.52%

Sugar:14.74g

16.37%

Cholesterol:64.83mg

21.61%

Sodium:1208.65mg

52.55%

Alcohol:12.36g

100%

Alcohol %:2.24%

100%

Protein:27.94g

55.87%

Selenium:32.12µg

45.88%

Vitamin B3:9.07mg

45.37%

Calcium:440.55mg

44.06%

Vitamin B1:0.66mg

44.01%

Phosphorus:434.96mg

43.5%

Vitamin B2:0.73mg

42.89%

Manganese:0.63mg

31.4%

Folate:123.22µg

30.8%

Vitamin B6:0.51mg

25.65%

Iron:3.88mg

21.57%

Potassium:734.03mg

20.97%

Zinc:2.89mg

19.3%

Magnesium:71.12mg

17.78%

Copper:0.35mg

17.6%

Fiber:3.34g

13.34%

Vitamin C:9.11mg

11.04%

Vitamin A:523.94IU

10.48%

Vitamin B12:0.58µg

9.65%

Vitamin B5:0.61mg

6.14%

Vitamin E:0.53mg

3.51%

Vitamin K:3.55µg

3.38%

Vitamin D:0.21µg

1.42%

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Source:Serious Eats