Low Fat Creamy Onion Soup
Indulge in the velvety comfort of Low Fat Creamy Onion Soup—a lighter take on a classic favorite that's big on flavor but kind to your waistline. Made with caramelized yellow onions, fragrant garlic, and a rich vegetable broth, this healthy soup achieves its luxurious creaminess from fat-free evaporated milk and a cornstarch slurry, bypassing the need for heavy cream. Fresh thyme and a bay leaf infuse every spoonful with aromatic depth, while a sprinkle of parsley adds brightness. Ready in just about an hour, it's a perfect choice for weeknight dinners or an elegant appetizer. Serve this guilt-free onion soup with crusty bread for a wholesome, satisfying meal that warms you from the inside out. Ideal for anyone seeking a low-fat, creamy, and flavorful alternative to traditional onion soup recipes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 large yellow onions
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 large garlic cloves
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup fat-free evaporated milk
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Instructions
Peel and thinly slice the yellow onions into half-moons. Mince the garlic cloves finely.
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onions and sauté them for about 8-10 minutes, stirring frequently, until they are soft and beginning to caramelize.
Add the minced garlic to the pot and continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes, until the garlic is fragrant.
Pour in the vegetable broth, scraping the bottom of the pot to release any caramelized bits. Add the thyme and bay leaf, and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Cover the pot and allow the soup to simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are tender.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with a few tablespoons of the fat-free evaporated milk to form a smooth slurry.
Remove the bay leaf from the pot and slowly stir in the slurry and the remaining evaporated milk into the soup. Stir continuously until the soup thickens slightly, about 5-7 minutes.
Season the soup with salt and ground black pepper. Adjust seasoning according to taste.
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving in individual bowls, and enjoy a comforting bowl of low-fat creamy onion soup.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
946 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 23.2 g | 30% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.3 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 10 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 4912 mg | 214% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 149.5 g | 54% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.3 g | 72% | |
| Total Sugars | 62.0 g | ||
| Protein | 41.9 g | 84% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.0 mcg | 25% | |
| Calcium | 997 mg | 77% | |
| Iron | 7.2 mg | 40% | |
| Potassium | 3313 mg | 70% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
