Embrace the warm, hearty flavors of a classic French onion shoup with this delightful recipe that is perfect for a cozy evening in or a special dinner. Despite being indulgent in taste, this soup is light on calories and packed with nutrients, making it a healthy choice for any meal.
Servings: 8
Nutritional Information Per Serving
- 101 calories
- 4 g total fat
- 2 g saturated fat
- 0 g transfat
- 1 g monounsaturated fat
- 9 mg cholesterol
- 317 mg sodium
- 12 g total carbohydrate
- 2 g dietary fiber
- 5 g total sugars
- 6 g protein
Ingredients
- 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
- ¼ 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.
Dietitian’s Tip:
To serve this soup in traditional French fashion, top each bowl with a small slice of toasted bread or a few croutons.
Created by the executive wellness chef and registered dietitians at the Mayo Clinic Healthy Living Program.
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