Bonjour! Have Some Healthy Frech Onion Soup

When the “soupe du jour” is French onion, you can not help but imagine the delicious but terrible nutrition facts that come along with it.

Luckily, Diet.com has provided us with an amazing recipe that tastes just as good as a “restaurant-style” French onion soup! This soup can make an excellent lunch or dinner without packing on the fat and the calories. Bon appétit!

French Onion Soup - Recipe

By: http://www.diet.com/

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon light margarine or spread
• 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
• 5 1/2 cups water
• 5 teaspoons low sodium beef bouillon granules
• 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 3 slices crusty French bread
• 3 tablespoons shredded parmesan cheese

Directions:

1. Melt margarine in a medium saucepan over low-heat. Add onion, cover and cook for 20 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring occasionally.


2. Add water, bouillon and Worcestershire, stirring well. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.


3. Top each slice of bread with 1 tablespoon of parmesan and toast until cheese is melted. Place 1 bread slice on top of each serving of soup.

Nutrition Information:

Servings: 3
Calories: 137
Fat: 4 grams
Saturated Fat: 2 grams
Carbohydrates: 21 grams
Sodium: 292 mg
Protein: 4 grams
Fiber: 1 gram

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