CARAMELIZED ONION SOUP AU GRATIN (LOW CARB, BUT YOU WON'T NOTICE

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Caramelized Onion Soup Au Gratin (Low Carb, but You Won't Notice image

The secret behind this lower-carb recipe is the slow, low heat for the carmelization of the onion. Don't rush it - you won't regret it! Very tasty!

Provided by Julesong

Categories     Vegetable

Time 45m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon shallot, minced
3 tablespoons butter
1 (1 g) packet Splenda sugar substitute
1 cup beef broth
1/2 ounce dry sherry
1 slice wasa
2 ounces shredded gruyere cheese

Steps:

  • In a 3- to 4-quart pan, combine onion, shallots, butter, and Splenda over medium heat.
  • Cook, stirring often, until onion is slightly caramelized and tastes very sweet, about 35 minutes.
  • (If onion begins to brown too quickly, reduce heat to medium-low.) To pan, add broth and sherry.
  • Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat.
  • Pour soup into ovenproof bowl.
  • Top with Wasa and cheese.
  • Place bowl on baking sheet; broil 6 inches from heat until cheese is bubbling and lightly browned, about 3 minutes.

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