YOUR SOLIN GENERATED RECIPE
Lightened-Up French Onion Soup with Herb-Crusted Sourdough
Enjoy a reimagined classic with layers of sweet caramelized onions simmered in a savory low-sodium beef broth, enhanced by tender slices of lean beef and a sprinkle of nutty Gruyère. This soul-warming soup is topped with a crisp herb-crusted sourdough slice, delivering a delightful crunch that perfectly complements the silky broth.
INGREDIENTS
2 medium Yellow Onions
2 cloves Garlic
2 cups Low-Sodium Beef Broth
3 ounces Lean Beef Round Steak
0.5 ounce Gruyère Cheese, shredded
1 slice Sourdough Bread
1 teaspoon Olive Oil
1 teaspoon Fresh Thyme
1 teaspoon Balsamic Vinegar
Salt & Pepper to taste
PREPARATION
Thinly slice the onions and mince the garlic. In a medium pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Sauté the onions and garlic until the onions become soft and begin to caramelize, about 15 minutes.
Deglaze the pot with balsamic vinegar, stirring to lift the fond from the bottom.
Pour in the low-sodium beef broth and bring to a gentle simmer. Add salt, pepper, and fresh thyme, and allow the soup to simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
While the soup simmers, heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the lean beef slices (cut from the round steak) until just cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
Preheat your broiler. Lightly brush the sourdough bread with a tiny bit more olive oil and sprinkle with a pinch of thyme. Broil until the bread is crisp and lightly toasted, about 2-3 minutes.
Ladle the soup into bowls, add a few slices of the seared beef into each bowl, and top with the toasted sourdough. Sprinkle grated Gruyère cheese over the top.
Place the bowls under the broiler for 1-2 minutes until the cheese melts and becomes bubbly. Serve hot and enjoy the warm, comforting flavors.