Low Fat Creamy Onion Soup

Indulge in the rich, velvety comfort of Low Fat Creamy Onion Soup, a lightened-up twist on the classic French-inspired favorite. This guilt-free recipe combines the natural sweetness of caramelized yellow onions with the aromatic depth of fresh thyme and a touch of garlic for a deeply satisfying bowl of soup. Fat-free evaporated milk and a cornstarch slurry create a luscious creaminess without the added calories, making it perfect for health-conscious food lovers. Simmered in a vegetable broth base and seasoned with fragrant herbs, this delectable soup is easy to prepare and ready in under an hour. Serve it as a cozy appetizer or a light main dish paired with crusty bread, and watch as it becomes your go-to comfort meal packed with flavor, yet low in fat.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

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

Directions

Step 1

Peel and thinly slice the yellow onions into half-moons. Mince the garlic cloves finely.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic to the pot and continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes, until the garlic is fragrant.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

Cover the pot and allow the soup to simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are tender.

Step 6

In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with a few tablespoons of the fat-free evaporated milk to form a smooth slurry.

Step 7

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.

Step 8

Season the soup with salt and ground black pepper. Adjust seasoning according to taste.

Step 9

Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving in individual bowls, and enjoy a comforting bowl of low-fat creamy onion soup.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1695.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	945.6

Total Fat 23.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.2g
Cholesterol 10.1mg	0%
Sodium 4912.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 149.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.3g	0%
Total Sugars 62.0g
Protein 41.9g	0%

Vitamin D 201.6IU	0%
Calcium 996.8mg	0%
Iron 7.2mg	0%
Potassium 3313.4mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 21.4%

Protein: 17.2%

Carbs: 61.4%