Onion Soup with Herbed Cheese Toasts Ww 5 Points
Warm up your table with this comforting Onion Soup with Herbed Cheese Toasts, a hearty yet guilt-free dish that’s only 5 Weight Watchers points per serving! This lightened-up version of the classic French onion soup features perfectly caramelized yellow onions simmered in a rich, savory low-sodium beef broth infused with fresh thyme and a hint of garlic. Topped with golden-broiled whole-grain toasts smothered in a blend of reduced-fat cheese, garlic powder, and parsley, each bowl strikes the perfect balance of indulgence and nourishment. Quick to prepare in under an hour and packed with robust flavors, this recipe is ideal for cozy weeknight dinners or elegant starters. Pair it with a crisp side salad for a complete, satisfying meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons Olive oil
- 4 medium Yellow onions
- 2 medium Garlic cloves
- 6 cups Low-sodium beef broth
- 2 teaspoons Fresh thyme leaves
- 1 Bay leaf
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 4 Whole-grain bread slices
- 0.5 cups Reduced-fat shredded cheese (such as Swiss or Gruyere)
- 1 teaspoon Dried parsley
- 0.5 teaspoons Garlic powder
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat.
Peel and thinly slice the yellow onions. Add them to the pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and golden, about 25-30 minutes.
Mince the garlic cloves and add them to the pot. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring, until fragrant.
Pour in the low-sodium beef broth and stir in the fresh thyme leaves and bay leaf. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cover and let it cook for 15-20 minutes.
Season the soup with salt and black pepper to taste. Remove and discard the bay leaf before serving.
While the soup simmers, preheat your oven broiler. Place the slices of whole-grain bread on a baking sheet.
In a small bowl, mix the reduced-fat shredded cheese with dried parsley and garlic powder. Evenly divide the cheese mixture onto the tops of the bread slices.
Broil the bread slices for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and slightly golden. Keep an eye on them to avoid burning.
To serve, ladle the onion soup into bowls and place one herbed cheese toast on top of each serving. Enjoy immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
200 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 6.2 g | 8% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.1 g | 10% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 5 mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 688 mg | 30% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 25.4 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.1 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.2 g | ||
| Protein | 11.9 g | 24% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 179 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 482 mg | 10% | |
*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.
