Lower Carb French Onion Soup
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Category: Clear Soup
Description:
Indulge in this rich and satisfying Lower Carb French Onion Soup, a delightful twist on the classic that doubles as a hearty meal. By blending beef and chicken broths and incorporating grated Parmesan or Romano cheese directly into the broth, this recipe offers a depth of flavor that’s uniquely satisfying. It’s topped with a savory combination of Provolone and Swiss cheeses, giving it a perfect golden, bubbly finish. For a more traditional approach, consider adding a thick slice of toasted bread beneath the cheese layer.
Ingredients:
- 2-3 sweet onions
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 2 cans (about 4 cups) chicken broth
- 2 cans (about 4 cups) beef broth
- 4 tablespoons Romano cheese, grated
- 8 slices Asiago cheese
- 8 slices Provolone cheese
- 2 slices Swiss cheese
- 1/4 cup dry sherry (optional)
Instructions:
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Prepare the Onions: Begin by cutting the sweet onions in half, then thinly slice them to create delicate, half-moon shapes.
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Sauté the Onions: In a large sauce pot, heat the olive oil and canola oil over medium-high heat. Add the sliced onions to the pot. Sauté the onions, stirring occasionally, for about 20 minutes until they become limp and achieve a beautiful golden-brown color.
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Combine Broths: Once the onions are caramelized, add both the chicken and beef broths to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, which should take about 5-8 minutes.
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Add Sherry (Optional): For an extra layer of depth, add a splash of dry sherry to the broth. Stir to combine, then turn off the heat.
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Prepare for Broiling: Set your oven to the broil cycle. Place 4 oven-safe soup crocks into a baking pan. This will help prevent any spillover and make it easier to handle the hot crocks.
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Assemble the Soup: Ladle the onion and broth mixture evenly into each crock. Fill the crocks almost to the top.
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Add Cheese: Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of grated Romano cheese into the broth of each crock, stirring gently to incorporate. Top each crock with two slices of Provolone and two slices of Swiss cheese.
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Broil: Carefully transfer the baking pan with the crocks to the broiler. Broil the soups until the cheese is golden brown and bubbly, which should take about 5-10 minutes. Keep a close eye to avoid burning.
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Serve: Once the cheese is beautifully melted and browned, carefully remove the crocks from the oven and place them on separate plates to serve.
Note: For those who don’t mind a bit more carbs, you can add a thick slice of toasted bread to each crock before adding the cheese. Just be sure to adjust the amount of broth mixture accordingly.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 570.4
- Fat: 40.4g
- Saturated Fat: 21.9g
- Cholesterol: 94.6mg
- Sodium: 2118.9mg
- Carbohydrates: 12.3g
- Fiber: 1.3g
- Sugar: 4.9g
- Protein: 39g
Enjoy this flavorful and comforting soup that brings the essence of French Onion Soup to a lower-carb delight! 🍲🧀✨
