French Onion Soup with Turkey Bacon: A Comforting Classic
A warm and hearty dish perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 4 cups sliced onions
- 3 slices turkey bacon
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 cup white wine
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon thyme
- 4 slices of French bread
- 1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- Add sliced onions to the pot and cook until caramelized.
- Sprinkle flour over onions and mix well.
- Add beef broth, white wine, and seasonings. Bring to a simmer.
- Return turkey bacon to the pot and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
- Serve in bowls topped with French bread and Gruyere cheese, then broil until cheese is bubbly.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, replace turkey bacon with mushrooms.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 25mg