French Onion Soup with Turkey Bacon: A Cozy Classic Reimagined
Experience the warmth of a classic French onion soup with a twist of turkey bacon, perfect for cozy nights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 4 cups sliced onions
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 cup white wine
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 4 slices of baguette
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- Add sliced onions to the pot, cooking in the bacon fat until caramelized.
- Stir in sugar and thyme, then sprinkle with flour.
- Pour in white wine and beef broth, bringing the mixture to a boil.
- Simmer for 30 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.
- Serve in bowls topped with toasted baguette slices and shredded cheese.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding a splash of sherry.
- Vegetarian option: Replace turkey bacon with mushrooms.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg