Healthy French Onion Soup (Gluten-Free, Without Wine)

 

french onion soupIt’s time for soup season! This incredibly simple and nutrient dense gluten-free, alcohol-free French onion soup hits the spot with our Classic Sourdough and grated cheese sprinkled on top, no oven-proof bowl needed!

By swapping a few ingredients, we're able to keep this soup as rich and decadent as it's traditional recipe but with a healthy twist. This recipe is made without wine and uses a wholesome, gluten-free sourdough that adds a complementary rich tang. Using a bone broth and ghee butter, we're able to add healthy fats and beneficial amino acids into this recipe.

If you're looking for a comforting classic soup but wanting to stick to your nutrition goals, this Healthy French Onion Soup recipe is right for you! 

 

Recipe created by Fiona Riddle // @feelgoodwithfi

Gluten-Free, Alcohol-Free

(makes 4 servings) 

NURTIONAL INFORMATION 

Per serving:

  • Calories: 451
  • Carbohydrates: 37 g
  • Protein: 20.5 g
  • Fat: 25.5 g
  • Fiber: 3 g

  

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 tbsp ghee (we like Ancient Organics)
  • 4 yellow onions, thinly sliced
  • Salt to taste 
  • 5 cups beef bone broth 
  • 2 tbsp coconut aminos
  • 1.5 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 loaf Bread SRSLY Gluten-Free Sourdough, cut into 4 slices
  • 8 slices Emmental cheese 

 

DIRECTIONS

  1. Heat the ghee in a large dutch oven over medium heat. Once hot, add in the onions and season with salt.
  2. Cook the onion mixture, stirring every few minutes, until golden brown and fragrant (about 5-10 minutes).
  3. Add in the bone broth, coconut aminos, vinegar, thyme, bay leaf, and bring to a boil. Turn the heat to low and let simmer for 30 minutes until the onions are soft. Season with salt to taste. 
  4. Turn on the broiler setting for your oven or toaster oven. Place the slices of bread on a baking sheet in the oven to warm up, then add the slices of cheese to each slice of bread and broil for about 5 minutes until cheese is melted and slightly browned. 
  5. Ladle soup into bowls, top with the cheesy bread and some extra freshly grated cheese. Enjoy!

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