French Onion Soup

French onion soup is one of our favourites and this recipe is just as good if not better than you’ll find in many restaurants. A hearty bowl of this soup is a perfect meal for a cool evening.

 

~ Lower Calorie French Onion Soup ~

Ingredients

• 2 pounds yellow onions, sliced thin
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 tbsp flour
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 1/8 cup dry sherry
• 1/4 cup Cognac or brandy
• 1/4 cups white wine
• 9 cups beef stock
• salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
• 6 medium slices toasted Italian bread
• 6 slices reduced fat Swiss cheese

Method

1. In a large pot, sauté the onions with the butter over medium heat, until the onions are soft and golden, about 20 minutes.
2. Add flour, mixing well another 2-3 minutes.
3. Add thyme, bay leaf, sherry, wine and brandy, and simmer uncovered for 10 more minutes.
4. Add the beef stock, salt & pepper to taste, reduce heat.
5. Cover and simmer gently for about 20 minutes.
6. Remove bay leaf and ladle 1-1/2 cups soup into 6 oven-proof bowls.
7. Place bowls on a baking sheet.
8. Place sliced toasted bread rounds into each bowl and top bread with cheese.
9. Grill 2 to 3 minutes, until cheese melts.

Serves 6 – Serving Size: 1-1/2 cups – Nutrition Per Serving
Calories: 312.8, Fat: 11 g, Protein: 17.9 g, Carbohydrate: 31.6 g • Fibre: 3.3 g