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Lightened Up French Onion Soup - a delicious take on an old classic
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Lightened Up French Onion Soup

This lightened up French Onion Soup has all of the yummy taste of a traditional version, but not nearly as many calories.
Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time25 mins
Total Time45 mins
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: french onion soup
Servings: 4
Calories: 82kcal
Author: Mique Provost

Ingredients

  • 3 c Vegetable Beef Broth or a low sodium beef broth
  • 1 c yellow onions thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp garlic chopped
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • 1 tbsp corn starch + 1 tablespoon water, mix to make slurry
  • ½ tsp rosemary chopped
  • ½ tsp thyme chopped

Croutons

  • 2 slices Ezekiel bread chopped into 1” squares (Wheat bread can be used)
  • ½ tsp Garlic Powder
  • ½ tsp Onion Powder
  • ½ tsp Black Pepper
  • ½ tsp Sea Salt
  • ½ tsp Parsley Flakes

Instructions

  • Bring beefless stock up to a boil.
  • Mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch to 1 tablespoon of water until smooth and add to the soup when simmering.
  • Add the sliced onion, garlic and rest of the seasonings and herbs.
  • Simmer for 10-15 minutes or until onions are soft.
  • Ladle soup in a bowl and top with 5-6 croutons and a pinch of parmesan cheese.

Croutons

  • Preheat oven to 275 degrees.
  • Cut the bread into 1 inch squares.
  • Toss bread and seasonings together in a mixing bowl.
  • After all spices are mixed in well, spread bread evenly onto a small sheet pan and bake for about 25 minutes or until dried.
  • Stir the bread about every 10 minutes to ensure all sides of the croutons dry out.
  • When serving with most meals, serve each person 6 croutons each.

Nutrition

Calories: 82kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 0g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 1327mg | Potassium: 67mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 375IU | Vitamin C: 3.5mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 0.5mg