How to Make a Healthy French Onion Soup

Fall is here and that reminds us of how much we enjoy a steamy hot bowl of soup.  If you are like me and love soups, here is a recipe for a Healthy French Onion Soup that you need to try.  This is also a diabetic friendly soup.

HEALTHY FRENCH ONION SOUP

2 tbsp canola oil

5 cups sliced onions

1 tsp thyme

2 bay leaves

dash of salt, optional

dash of pepper, optional

4 1/2 cups vegetable broth

2 cups water

2 slices whole wheat bread, toasted & cut in half diagonally

4 tsp ground flaxseed

6 slices Swiss cheese, halved

Preheat broiler, if electric.  Gas broilers do not need to be preheated.

In a medium to large saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat.  Add sliced onions, thyme, bay leaves, pepper and salt, if using.  Stir to mix well.  Cover and cook, stirring often, for 15 minutes or until the onions are uniformly browned and softened.  Reduce heat, if necessary, to keep onions from browning too fast.  Add the broth and water.  Bring almost to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer.  Simmer for 5 minutes.  Remove bay leaves and discard.

Place a half slice of toast in the bottom of a wide heatproof bowl.  Repeat with 4 bowls.  Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of flaxseed over each piece of toast.  Divide the soup evenly among the four bowls.  Top each with 3 halves of the cheese.  Broil 6-inches from the heat for 1 minute or until the cheese is bubbly and light golden.

Yield: 4 servings at 315 calories, 28 grams of carbs, and 13 grams protein, per serving.

Enjoy!

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