Indulge in the rich, savory flavors of this classic French Onion Soup recipe, made easy and delicious just like Applebee's, elevated with a homemade touch. This comforting, nutrient-rich soup is packed with essential vitamins and minerals like vitamin C, potassium, and folate. However, it’s important to note that it’s high in sodium, so those with sodium sensitivity should proceed with caution.
To accommodate various dietary needs, you can substitute beef broth with vegetable broth for a vegetarian or vegan version, and use gluten-free bread for the croutons. Additionally, dairy-free cheese alternatives can be used to make the soup suitable for those with dairy allergies.
Dietary Alternatives:
Vegetarian/Vegan: Use vegetable broth instead of beef broth.
Gluten-Free: Use gluten-free bread for croutons.
Dairy-Free: Use dairy-free cheese alternatives.
Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 6 medium white onions, sliced
- 8 cups good quality beef broth
- 1 cup water
- 2 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 5 hamburger buns
- 10 slices provolone cheese
- 10 teaspoons shredded Parmesan cheese
Instructions:
1. Sauté the Onions: Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add sliced onions and cook for 20 minutes, or until softened and translucent.
2. Make the Soup: Add beef broth, water, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 45 minutes.
3. Prepare the Croutons: Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Cut hamburger buns into 10 large crouton pieces. Place directly on oven rack and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
4. Assemble and Broil: Ladle soup into oven-safe bowls. Top each bowl with a crouton, a slice of provolone cheese, and 1/2 teaspoon Parmesan cheese. Broil for 5-6 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
5. Serve: Sprinkle additional Parmesan cheese over the soup and serve immediately.
Nutrition Value:
1. 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Calories: 360
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Fat: 40g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Vitamins: Small amounts of vitamin E
- Minerals: Small amounts of potassium and magnesium
2. 6 medium white onions, sliced
- Calories: 240
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Protein: 5g
- Fat: 0g
- Sodium: 12mg
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Vitamins: Vitamin C, B6, Folate
- Minerals: Potassium, Manganese
3. 8 cups good quality beef broth
- Calories: 80
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Fat: 4g
- Sodium: 1600mg
- Cholesterol: 30mg
- Vitamins: Small amounts of B vitamins
- Minerals: Iron, calcium, potassium
4. 1 cup water
- Calories: 0
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Fat: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Vitamins: None
- Minerals: None
5. 2 1/2 teaspoons salt
- Calories: 0
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Fat: 0g
- Sodium: 5800mg
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Vitamins: None
- Minerals: None
6. 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Calories: 5
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Fat: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Vitamins: Vitamin C, B6
- Minerals: Manganese, calcium
7. 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Calories: 2
- Carbohydrates: 0.5g
- Protein: 0g
- Fat: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Vitamins: Small amounts of vitamin K
- Minerals: Iron, magnesium
8. 5 hamburger buns
- Calories: 750
- Carbohydrates: 140g
- Protein: 20g
- Fat: 10g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Vitamins: Small amounts of B vitamins
- Minerals: Calcium, iron
9. 10 slices provolone cheese
- Calories: 400
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Fat: 32g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Cholesterol: 80mg
- Vitamins: Vitamin A, B12
- Minerals: Calcium, phosphorus
10. 10 teaspoons shredded Parmesan cheese
- Calories: 100
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Fat: 7g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Cholesterol: 20mg
- Vitamins: Vitamin A, B12
- Minerals: Calcium, phosphorus
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