Easy French Onion Soup: The Best Comfort Recipe with Turkey Bacon
The BEST Easy French Onion Soup made with rich flavors and turkey bacon for a comforting bowl of goodness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 4 cups sliced onions
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme
- 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 baguette, sliced
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onions and sauté until caramelized.
- Stir in the turkey bacon and cook until crispy.
- Pour in the beef broth and water, then season with salt, pepper, and thyme. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to broil. Toast the baguette slices.
- Serve soup in bowls, top with toasted baguette and sprinkle with cheese. Broil until cheese is bubbly.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute turkey bacon with mushrooms.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5 grams
- Sodium: 980 milligrams
- Fat: 14 grams
- Saturated Fat: 6 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 35 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 18 grams
- Cholesterol: 25 milligrams
Keywords: Easy French Onion Soup, Comfort Recipe, Turkey Bacon, Soup, French Onion