YOUR SOLIN GENERATED RECIPE
Lightened-Up French Onion Soup with Gruyere Toasts
A warm, savory bowl of French onion soup that’s been lightened up with lean beef and a delicate balance of sweet caramelized onions, simmered in a clear broth, and crowned with crunchy whole grain toasts topped with a modest layer of melted Gruyere cheese. Each spoonful combines rich flavors with a lighter touch, perfect for a satisfying meal any time of day.
INGREDIENTS
1 medium Large Onion
1 tsp Olive Oil
2 oz Lean Beef
3 cups Low-Sodium Beef Broth
1 slice Whole Grain Bread
0.5 oz Gruyere Cheese
1 tsp Fresh Thyme Leaves
1 Bay Leaf
Pinch Black Pepper
Pinch Salt
PREPARATION
Thinly slice the onion and set aside.
Heat the olive oil in a medium pot over medium heat. Add the onions and a pinch of salt, cooking slowly until they are deeply caramelized, stirring frequently to avoid burning.
In a separate pan, quickly sear the lean beef slices just until browned on the outside. Remove and set aside.
Add the seared beef back into the pot with onions. Pour in the low-sodium beef broth, then add the bay leaf and fresh thyme leaves. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Allow the soup to simmer for 15-20 minutes so that the flavors meld, then season with additional salt and freshly ground black pepper as needed.
While the soup simmers, toast the whole grain bread slices until they are crisp. Top the toasted bread with a thin layer of Gruyere cheese.
Place the cheese-topped bread in an oven preheated to 350°F for a few minutes until the cheese begins to melt, or use a broiler for a quicker melt.
Ladle the hot soup into bowls and gently place the Gruyere toasts on top, serving immediately.