Irresistible Classic French Onion Soup Recipe to Savor with Turkey Bacon
Enjoy a delightful twist on a classic French onion soup with turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups onions, thinly sliced
- 4 slices turkey bacon, chopped
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 cups water
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 4 slices baguette
- 1 cup Gruyère cheese, shredded
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook turkey bacon over medium heat until crispy.
- Add sliced onions and cook until caramelized.
- Stir in beef broth, water, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Toast baguette slices and place on top of the soup, sprinkle with cheese.
- Broil until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
- Add a splash of sherry for extra flavor.
- Can substitute with vegetable broth for a vegetarian option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: French onion soup, soup recipes, turkey bacon