Many soups are high in carbs, but not this one. This bowl of French onion soup is the perfect way to utilize some leftovers in your pantry. You only need 9 ingredients and 40 minutes of prep and cooking time. Onions are particularly rich in vitamin C, an antioxidant that promotes tissue repair and lowers your heart disease risk.
Ingredients
- 4 onions, sliced
- ½ cup butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups bone broth
- ¼ teaspoon xanthan gum
- 1 cup grated Gruyere cheese
- 8 keto almond bread croutons
- 1 bay leaf
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme, leaves only
Instructions
- Heat butter in a saucepot over medium-high heat.
- Add onions, garlic, bay leaf and thyme.
- Cook for 15 minutes or until the onions are caramelized.
- Discard the bay leaf.
- Pour in bone broth and xanthan gum.
- Bring the soup to a simmer. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Preheat broiler to high.
- Ladle soup into bowls. Top with sliced almond bread croutons and gruyere cheese.
- Set the soup under broiler for few minutes or until the cheese is melted.
- Serve warm.
Tips & Tricks
Preparation tips
If you want your French onion soup to be thicker, you may add an extra pinch of xanthan gum. Add one pinch at a time depending on your desired level of thickness. Gruyere cheese is an awesome choice for a keto diet. You can sprinkle more of it on top of your soup to increase your fat intake without worrying about the carbs.