A Lighter French Onion Soup Recipe

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A Lighter French Onion Soup
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Ingredients:

  • 50 g butter
  • 900 g onions
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tbsp mustard
  • 3 tbsp vinegar
  • 1 bunch thyme
  • 1 1/2 liters chicken stock
  • 2 tbsp parsley

Directions:

  1. Soak the haricots overnight.
  2. The next day, melt the butter in a pan and add the sliced onions.
  3. Cook gently for 20-30 minutes, until soft and starting to caramelise, then stir in the oregano, mustard, vinegar, and some seasoning. Lob in the bunch of thyme too, and simmer until all the vinegar has reduced away - just a few minutes.
  4. Drain the haricots, tip them into the onions, cover them with the stock and bring to the boil. Toss in the rind of the parmesan now, if you have it, to infuse the flavour.
  5. Once the soup has come to the boil, skim off the froth, reduce the heat to a simmer, and cook until the beans are soft and tender. This may take anywhere between 1-2 hours (it depends how old the beans are).
  6. When you're sure the beans are cooked, check the seasoning and make sure you are happy with the thickness (simmer it down to thicken, add some water to thin).
  7. Remove the rind and bunch of thyme. Stir in half the grated Parmesan and finish with a light squeeze of lemon juice. Sprinkle with the chopped parsley and the remaining cheese once it's in the bowls.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 258.87 Kcal (1084 kJ)
Calories from fat 125.36 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.93g 21%
Cholesterol 35.38mg 12%
Sodium 254.57mg 11%
Potassium 362.08mg 8%
Total Carbs 24.47g 8%
Sugars 9.57g 38%
Dietary Fiber 7.78g 31%
Protein 9.35g 19%
Vitamin C 18.4mg 31%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 4%
Iron 0.4mg 2%
Calcium 212.2mg 21%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 84.99 Kcal (356 kJ)
Calories from fat 41.16 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.57g 21%
Cholesterol 11.61mg 12%
Sodium 83.58mg 11%
Potassium 118.88mg 8%
Total Carbs 8.04g 8%
Sugars 3.14g 38%
Dietary Fiber 2.55g 31%
Protein 3.07g 19%
Vitamin C 6mg 31%
Iron 0.1mg 2%
Calcium 69.7mg 21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.5
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

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