Best Low Cal French Onion Soup Recipes

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SKINNY FRENCH ONION SOUP



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66% less fat • 38% fewer calories • 84% less sat fat than the original recipe. Spoon up a pièce de résistance in the alluring savory taste of French Onion Soup.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon olive or canola oil
4 medium onions (about 1 1/2 lb), sliced (8 cups)
1 carton (32 oz) reduced-sodium beef broth (4 cups)
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 dried bay leaf
2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
8 slices (1/2 inch thick) baguette French bread
1/4 cup shredded fresh Parmesan cheese (1 oz)

Steps:

  • In 4-quart nonstick Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions; cook uncovered 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook 35 to 40 minutes longer, stirring frequently, until onions are light golden brown (onions will shrink during cooking).
  • Stir in broth, thyme, pepper, bay leaf and soy sauce. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 15 minutes. Remove bay leaf.
  • Meanwhile, set oven control to broil. Place baguette slices on ungreased cookie sheet. Sprinkle cheese evenly on slices. Broil with tops 4 to 6 inches from heat 30 to 60 seconds or until cheese is melted. Watch carefully so cheese does not burn.
  • To serve, ladle soup into bowls. Serve with baguette slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving (1 Cup Soup and 2 Baguette Slices), Sodium 510 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 0 g

FRENCH ONION SOUP



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French onion soup gets its rich flavor and color from the cooking of the onions. While they simmer, the flavors become intense, making this soup a savory delight. French onion soup is a perfect comfort-food dinner, served with a side of bread for dipping and topped with a decadent layer of cheese.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 medium onions
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
2 cans (10.5 oz each) condensed beef broth
1 1/2 cups water
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 dried bay leaf
4 oz Gruyère, Swiss or mozzarella cheese
4 slices (3/4 to 1 inch thick) French bread
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Peel and cut the onions into slices to measure 4 cups. In a 4-quart nonstick Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Stir in onions to coat with butter. Cook uncovered 10 minutes, stirring every 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook uncovered 35 to 40 minutes longer, stirring well every 5 minutes, until onions are deep golden brown (onions will shrink during cooking).
  • Stir in broth, water, pepper, thyme and bay leaf. Heat to boiling over high heat. Once mixture is boiling, reduce heat just enough so mixture bubbles gently. Cover with lid; simmer 15 minutes. Meanwhile, shred the Gruyère cheese by rubbing it across the largest holes of a grater to measure 1 cup; set aside.
  • You may need to move the oven rack so it is near the broiler. Set the oven control to broil. On a cookie sheet, place the bread slices. Broil with tops about 5 inches from heat 1 to 2 minutes or until golden brown. Turn bread over; broil 1 to 2 minutes longer until golden brown. Place toasted bread in 4 ovenproof bowls or individual ceramic casseroles (do not use glass, which cannot withstand heat of broiler and may break).
  • Remove bay leaf from soup. Ladle soup into bowls. Top with Gruyère cheese. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Place bowls in pan with shallow sides.
  • Broil soup bowls with tops about 5 inches from heat 1 to 2 minutes or just until cheese is melted and golden brown. Watch carefully so cheese does not burn. Serve with additional French bread if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450, Carbohydrate 46 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1390 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 1 g

LOW CAL FRENCH ONION SOUP



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Make and share this Low Cal French Onion Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by DrGaellon

Categories     Onions

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon olive oil
6 small onions, sliced (about 3 cups)
1 teaspoon Splenda granular
2 tablespoons flour
6 cups nonfat beef broth
salt, to taste
6 ounces sliced French bread, toasted (6 slices)
6 ounces low-fat provolone cheese (6 slices)

Steps:

  • In large pan, saute onions in olive oil over medium low heat until soft and transparent, 5-6 minutes. Add Splenda and flour. Stir and cook for 1 minute. Add beef broth, salt to taste and simmer at least 30 minutes. Pour soup into bowl, top with toast & cheese. Place under broiler until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 136.4, Fat 3.2, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 174.8, Carbohydrate 23.8, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 3.1, Protein 3.4

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