Onion Soup with Cheese Crostini

Health score
2%
Onion Soup with Cheese Crostini
45 min.
2
181kcal

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If you're looking for a comforting dish that warms both the heart and the stomach, look no further than this delightful Onion Soup with Cheese Crostini. In just 45 minutes, this elegant yet simple recipe transforms humble ingredients into a rich, flavorful soup that’s perfect for any occasion. Imagine the aroma of sweetly caramelized onions caramelizing in butter, their natural sweetness enhanced by a splash of dry red wine. This combination not only elevates the soup's taste but fills your kitchen with an irresistible scent that will have your family eagerly anticipating dinner.

Each serving is generously topped with a crispy slice of toasted French baguette, smothered in gooey Gruyère cheese that melts beautifully under the broiler, creating a golden, bubbly crust that beckons you to dig in. This dish serves as an excellent starter or snack, perfect for cozy evenings or impressing guests with minimal fuss. With only 181 calories per serving, you can indulge guilt-free while savoring each comforting spoonful. Whether you're enjoying it as part of a hearty meal or as a light bite with friends, this Onion Soup with Cheese Crostini is truly a culinary hug in a bowl.

Ingredients

  • 0.1 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  • inch bread french toasted cut
  • teaspoon butter 
  • 0.1 teaspoon thyme dried
  • 0.3 cup wine dry red
  • 1.5 cups fat-skimmed beef broth fat-free
  • tablespoons gruyere cheese grated
  • cups onion thinly sliced ( 2 medium)
  • 0.3 teaspoon sugar 
  • 1.5 cups water 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • sauce pan
  • broiler

Directions

  1. To prepare soup, melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Add onion, sugar, and pepper to pan. Cook 15 minutes or until golden brown, stirring occasionally. Stir in wine; cook 2 minutes or until wine almost evaporates.
  3. Add broth, 1 1/2 cups water, and thyme; bring to a boil. Cook until reduced to 2 1/2 cups (about 15 minutes).
  4. Place 1 1/4 cups soup into each of 2 ovenproof soup bowls.
  5. Place bowls on a baking sheet.
  6. Preheat broiler.
  7. Top each serving with 1 slice baguette.
  8. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon cheese over each serving. Broil for 3 minutes or until cheese melts.
  9. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Calories181kcal
Protein17.77%
Fat40.18%
Carbs42.05%

Properties

Glycemic Index
118.88
Glycemic Load
3.99
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
7.8260868839596%

Flavonoids

Petunidin
1mg
Delphinidin
1.25mg
Malvidin
7.87mg
Peonidin
0.56mg
Catechin
2.31mg
Epicatechin
3.2mg
Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.04mg
Isorhamnetin
8.02mg
Kaempferol
1.04mg
Myricetin
0.13mg
Quercetin
32.65mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:180.6kcal
9.03%
Fat:7.32g
11.26%
Saturated Fat:4.16g
26%
Carbohydrates:17.24g
5.75%
Net Carbohydrates:14.41g
5.24%
Sugar:7.67g
8.52%
Cholesterol:21.64mg
7.21%
Sodium:839.32mg
36.49%
Alcohol:3.15g
100%
Alcohol %:0.72%
100%
Protein:7.28g
14.57%
Calcium:202.21mg
20.22%
Phosphorus:157.15mg
15.71%
Vitamin C:11.87mg
14.39%
Manganese:0.26mg
13.18%
Vitamin B6:0.23mg
11.5%
Fiber:2.83g
11.3%
Selenium:7.09µg
10.13%
Vitamin B12:0.58µg
9.69%
Folate:34.93µg
8.73%
Potassium:301.22mg
8.61%
Vitamin B2:0.12mg
7.34%
Vitamin B1:0.1mg
6.68%
Copper:0.13mg
6.6%
Magnesium:25.72mg
6.43%
Vitamin B3:1.23mg
6.14%
Zinc:0.92mg
6.14%
Vitamin B5:0.5mg
4.99%
Vitamin A:208.94IU
4.18%
Iron:0.74mg
4.09%
Vitamin K:2.55µg
2.43%
Source:My Recipes