YOUR SOLIN GENERATED RECIPE
Lightened-Up French Onion Soup with Herb-Crusted Sourdough
A rejuvenated twist on the classic French onion soup, featuring deeply caramelized onions simmered in a light, low-sodium beef broth with tender lean beef slices. Served with a crisp herb-crusted sourdough slice crowned with a delicate melt of low-fat Gruyere cheese, this soup delivers comforting warmth and savory depth in every spoonful.
INGREDIENTS
2 medium Yellow Onions (240g)
2 cups Low-Sodium Beef Broth (480g)
3 ounces Lean Beef (Sirloin, 85g)
1 slice Herb-Crusted Sourdough Bread (70g)
0.5 ounce Low-Fat Gruyere Cheese (15g)
1 teaspoon Olive Oil (5g)
Fresh Thyme & Bay Leaf (pinch each)
1 clove Garlic
Salt and Pepper to taste
PREPARATION
Thinly slice the onions and mince the garlic.
Heat the olive oil in a medium pot over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic, and cook slowly, stirring occasionally, until the onions are deeply caramelized (about 20-25 minutes).
Add the fresh thyme, bay leaf, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Pour in the low-sodium beef broth and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
While the soup simmers, lightly season the lean beef slices with salt and pepper. Add them to the pot, allowing them to warm through and infuse the broth with their flavor (about 5 minutes).
Preheat your broiler. Place the herb-crusted sourdough slice on a baking sheet and toast it under the broiler for 2-3 minutes until it is crisp and slightly golden.
Ladle the hot soup into a bowl, top with the toasted sourdough, and sprinkle the low-fat Gruyere cheese evenly on top. If desired, place the assembled bowl under the broiler for 1-2 minutes to melt the cheese.
Serve immediately and enjoy the balanced flavors and textures of your lightened-up French onion soup.