French Onion Soup

Health score
5%
French Onion Soup
45 min.
8
105kcal

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Warm up with a classic and comforting bowl of French Onion Soup, a timeless dish that brings the rich flavors of caramelized onions, savory beef broth, and gooey melted cheese together. This soup is the perfect balance of savory and sweet, thanks to the slow-cooked onions that develop deep, caramelized sweetness. Topped with crispy toasted bread and a slice of reduced-fat Swiss cheese, it’s a hearty and satisfying starter or snack for any occasion.

Not only is this French Onion Soup a delightful treat for your taste buds, but it's also incredibly easy to prepare, taking only 45 minutes from start to finish. With simple ingredients and minimal prep work, you’ll be serving up this delicious dish in no time. Whether you're looking to impress guests at a dinner party or just want a cozy meal on a chilly evening, this soup is sure to be a hit.

The combination of fresh thyme, dry white wine, and the rich beef broth enhances the soup’s deep flavor, while the broiled bread and Swiss cheese add the perfect finishing touch. With just 105 calories per serving, it’s a lighter take on a traditional favorite that doesn’t skimp on taste. It’s a perfect blend of comfort and elegance that will leave you craving more. Try it today, and you’ll soon have a new favorite recipe in your repertoire!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  • 0.3 cup wine dry white
  • ounce bread french cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 0.3 teaspoon thyme sprigs fresh chopped
  • cups beef broth 
  • ounce swiss cheese reduced-fat reduced-sodium (such as Alpine Lace)
  • teaspoons olive oil 
  • cups onion red vertically sliced
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.5 teaspoon sugar 
  • cups onion sweet vertically sliced

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • ladle
  • broiler
  • dutch oven

Directions

  1. Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  2. Add onions to pan; saut for 5 minutes or until tender. Stir in sugar, pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Reduce heat to medium; cook 20 minutes, stirring frequently. Increase heat to medium-high, and saut for 5 minutes or until onion is golden brown. Stir in wine, and cook for 1 minute.
  3. Add broth and thyme; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 2 hours.
  4. Preheat broiler.
  5. Place bread in a single layer on a baking sheet; broil 2 minutes or until toasted, turning after 1 minute.
  6. Place 8 ovenproof bowls on a jelly-roll pan. Ladle 1 cup soup into each bowl. Divide bread evenly among bowls; top each serving with 1 cheese slice. Broil 3 minutes or until cheese begins to brown.

Nutrition Facts

Calories105kcal
Protein26.55%
Fat12.19%
Carbs61.26%

Properties

Glycemic Index
33.7
Glycemic Load
3.29
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
5.3086955963593%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.06mg
Epicatechin
0.04mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.06mg
Hesperetin
0.03mg
Naringenin
0.03mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.05mg
Isorhamnetin
4.01mg
Kaempferol
1.43mg
Myricetin
0.94mg
Quercetin
27.86mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:104.91kcal
5.25%
Fat:1.42g
2.18%
Saturated Fat:0.31g
1.93%
Carbohydrates:16.01g
5.34%
Net Carbohydrates:13.81g
5.02%
Sugar:7.94g
8.82%
Cholesterol:1.24mg
0.41%
Sodium:551.08mg
23.96%
Alcohol:0.77g
100%
Alcohol %:0.24%
100%
Protein:6.94g
13.88%
Potassium:707.48mg
20.21%
Vitamin C:9.86mg
11.95%
Vitamin B6:0.21mg
10.55%
Manganese:0.21mg
10.43%
Folate:38.3µg
9.57%
Fiber:2.2g
8.79%
Calcium:71.84mg
7.18%
Phosphorus:71.57mg
7.16%
Vitamin B1:0.1mg
6.4%
Magnesium:18.68mg
4.67%
Copper:0.08mg
4.24%
Vitamin B2:0.07mg
3.95%
Selenium:2.28µg
3.26%
Iron:0.57mg
3.17%
Zinc:0.43mg
2.85%
Vitamin B5:0.19mg
1.94%
Vitamin B3:0.38mg
1.92%
Vitamin K:1.44µg
1.37%
Vitamin E:0.19mg
1.25%
Source:My Recipes