Easy French Onion Soup
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  • Minutes to Prepare:
  • Minutes to Cook:
  • Number of Servings: 2
Ingredients
1/4 cup water1 medium yellow onion4 cups beef broth1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese2 slices whole-wheat bread
Directions
Bring the water to a boil in a medium saucepan.
Slice the onion into this strips and add to the water. Continue cooking until the onions clarify.
Once the onions are translucent, add the beef broth. Bring to a boil and then simmer for 15-20 minutes.

Once done, place two cups of soup into bowl, garnish with 1 oz shredded mozzarella and 1 tbsp croutons. Place under the broiler to melt the cheese if desired.
Servings Per Recipe: 2
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 165.9
  • Total Fat: 6.1 g
  • Cholesterol: 20.0 mg
  • Sodium: 646.7 mg
  • Total Carbs: 14.7 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.0 g
  • Protein: 14.6 g

Member Reviews
  • CANEY3
     I like making the soup using vegetable broth instead of beef. Also, I like cooking my onions in a pan sprayed with butter spray to carmalize the onions first then add water and broth. - 10/20/08
  • RUBINIA
     Good! I carmelized the onions first, before adding the broth. Instead of using shredded cheese, I put a slice of mozzarella over the bowl and melted it under the broiler. yum! - 12/22/08
  • GUAMCHEF
     If you like a strong beef broth soup with a little onion flavor you will like this. If you want real french onion soup look elsewhere. Carmelizing onions are an essential step to making a rich tasting onion soup. There also is not enough onions in this recipe even if you did carmelize them. - 3/30/10
  • IMAGRANNYSPARK
     Very,very good! I loved it & it's even better the next day! I topped it with a slice of rye bread & the cheese. Delightfully rich & filling. Serving it at my next lunch with friends.Thanks for sharing ! - 3/31/09
  • NORASPAT
     This is a good recipe. I make it with a lrge onion. Sauted in the microwave 6 minutes, I always use Swansons NO MSG and Low sodium and always add a little Sherry. Company gets the bread and cheese topper I am allergic to yeast so I simply leave it off. Its a great company appetiser always gets raves - 3/30/10
  • JEANMARIEOK
     I use two big onions, carmelize them, can of beef broth, can of water, can of red wine. Much better flavor. - 3/30/10
  • LOLAHURAS
     love onion soup, i also love spices, and a little garlic for more flavor and better health. - 12/28/08
  • BUTTERFLIBABY72
     this was fantastic. I used reduced sodium beef broth, fat free croutons and part skim mozzerella. It took very little time to prepare. will definitely make again - 2/10/09
  • JENN224
     I made this for lunch today and used swiss cheese instead of mozzarella very yummy. I love onions...so this was perfect for me. Thanks for the recipe! - 12/30/08
  • HEATLW
     Try frying the onions to carmelize then add broth. Vidalia onions work best - 10/20/08
  • CANNINGNANNY
     OK OK...I'm making it for lunch.
    All of your great comments are making me hungry.
    A Great Low Cal and Yummy option for lunch. Soup and Salad... - 3/30/10
  • WANTS2B1HOTMAMA
     So so so good:) My husband even asked for more!!! Thanks for the delicious recipe:) I will make this again and again! - 1/1/10
  • SPRAKIT
     Made it for lunch once, it was pretty good. Did not make good leftovers a couple of days later. - 1/15/09
  • TWOG00
     Always delicious! Tonight I cut up small pieces of Tuscany bread, added those and some shredded mozzarella cheese. - 1/11/09
  • ROBINP6
     Excellent. I cameralized te onions with garlic and thyme ; and also added portebello mushrooms. After simmering added cornstarch and a dash of non fat evaporated milk to thicken a little with a cup of white wine added to the beef broth. - 10/25/09
  • EVIESUE74
     Fantastic recipe. Very Tasty and easy to make. Loved it. Will eat it over and over. - 1/18/09
  • ELIENAU06
     This was a big bowl of soup and tasted close to the real thing. And it was easy to make. French bread went well with it. - 1/4/09
  • SIBBY53
     Very, very good! I'm sure it will stay in the FRONT of my "soup" file! - 1/2/09
  • DESERVING111
     I just made this soup for lunch. Very good!!! - 1/2/09
  • CD3920140
     DIVINE. I've made it many many times, exactly as indicated. - 10/22/08
  • CD9183457
     Simple and easy to make, and not bad. Very bland So much more flavor could be added, with little or no added calories. - 10/18/11
  • CD3930814
     So easy to make and tastes great! This might be my new go-to soup when I need something quick! - 10/13/09
  • GRAMPIAN
     Good soup. If you put the croutons (which are much cheaper to make than buy) on top of the cheese they won't get so soggy. - 3/30/09
  • OTTER84
     Really good, easy to make. Great! - 2/2/09
  • PRINCESSRIALS
     This is pretty good! - 1/26/09



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