Easy French Onion Soup with Turkey Bacon for a Cozy Dinner Delight
A comforting and delicious French onion soup made easy with turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large onions, thinly sliced
- 4 slices turkey bacon, chopped
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 cup shredded cheese (Gruyère or Swiss)
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- salt and pepper to taste
- 4 slices of baguette, toasted
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the turkey bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- Add onions to the pot and cook until caramelized, about 20 minutes.
- Stir in sugar and thyme, then add beef broth and bay leaf. Simmer for 30 minutes.
- Remove bay leaf and add balsamic vinegar. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve soup in bowls, top with toasted baguette slices and shredded cheese.
- Broil until cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
Notes
- This soup can be made ahead of time and reheated.
- Feel free to adjust the cheese type based on your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Easy French Onion Soup