French onion soup
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 cup
Calories 101
| Amount Per Serving | ||
| Monounsaturated fat | 1 g | |
|---|---|---|
| Saturated fat | 2 g | |
| Total fat | 4 g | |
| Sodium | 317 mg | |
| Cholesterol | 9 mg | |
| Dietary fiber | 2 g | |
| Protein | 6 g | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:
| Calories: | 2,000 | 2,500 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | Less than | 65g | 80g | |
| Saturated Fat | Less than | 20g | 25g | |
| Cholesterol | Less than | 300mg | 300 mg | |
| Sodium | Less than | 2,400mg | 2,400mg | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 300g | 375g | ||
| Dietary Fiber | 25g | 30g | ||
Calories per gram:
Fat 9 • Carbohydrate 4 • Protein 4
Cooking the onions for a very long time is the key to this classic French onion soup.
Ingredients
(Serves 8)- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 6 cups chopped onions
- 6 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 cups water
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 bay leaves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 ounces shredded gruyere cheese
Directions
Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat in a large soup pot. Add the onions and saute for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to medium and continue to cook for 15 to 20 minutes until caramelized. Add the broth, water, thyme, soy sauce, bay leaves and pepper. Simmer for 20 minutes. Remove the bay leaves.
Preheat the oven to broil. Pour soup into 8 individual oven-proof soup bowls and top with cheese. Place bowls on a baking sheet. Broil soup for about 1 minute until cheese is melted; serve.