Keto French Onion Soup Recipe
This savory soup features deeply caramelized onions simmered in a rich broth with herbs, then topped with melted cheese over low-carb bread. Perfect for a cozy evening, it's a delightful low-carb twist on classic French onion soup.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Ladle
- Chef’s knife
- Wooden spoon
- Cutting board
- Soup pot
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add the onions and cook slowly, stirring occasionally, until they are soft and dark brown.
- Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute, then remove the skillet from heat.
- Deglaze the skillet by adding red wine or ½ cup broth.
- Simmer for 2 minutes while scraping up browned bits.
- Transfer the contents to a soup pot.
- Add the caramelized onions, thyme, bay leaf, and the remaining broth to the soup pot.
- Cover the pot and let the soup simmer gently for 20 minutes.
- Remove and discard the thyme sprigs and bay leaf.
- Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and top with a slice of chaffle or low-carb bread.
- Sprinkle ¼ cup of cheese over each bowl and place under the broiler until the cheese is melted, hot, and bubbly.
Notes
- Cook the onions slowly to achieve deep color and flavor; rushing this step may result in uneven cooking.
- Gruyere or Swiss cheese are traditional, but cheddar or mozzarella can also be used.