French Onion Soup Recipe With Nutrition Data and Calorie Count

French Onion Soup

The onions are cooked in wine instead of butter to cut the calories. Serve with a salad with a no-fat dressing to complete the meal.

Yields:

4 servings

Meal Type:

Soup
Main Dish

Rating:

Ingredients

  • 4 nlea servings sweet onions, thinly sliced
  • 4 fl oz white wine
  • 5 cups beef broth
  • 4 slices small french bread slices
  • 4 cups shredded swiss cheese, reduced fat
  • 1/3 tbsp worcestershire sauce

Directions

  • Place the onions and wine in a large saucepan and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Reduce the heat, partially cover the pan and cook for 15 minutes, or until the onions are soft.
  • Add the broth and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes to blend the flavors.
  • Preheat oven to 400 °F (200 °C).
  • Place the bread on a baking sheet and bake for 5 minutes, or until just lightly browned. Place the cheese on top of the bread and bake for 1 minute, or until cheese melts.
  • Ladle the soup into bowls and float the bread on top.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 serving

Daily Values

Calories
Amount Per Serving 375
% Daily Value*
  • Total Fat
    Amount Per Serving 7.24g
    % Daily Value 9%
    • Saturated Fat
      Amount Per Serving 4.103g
    • Trans Fat
      Amount Per Serving 0g
    • Polyunsaturated Fat
      Amount Per Serving 0.446g
    • Monounsaturated Fat
      Amount Per Serving 2.118g
  • Cholesterol
    Amount Per Serving 38mg
    % Daily Value 13%
  • Sodium
    Amount Per Serving 1481mg
    % Daily Value 64%
  • Total Carbohydrate
    Amount Per Serving 32.61g
    % Daily Value 12%
    • Dietary Fiber
      Amount Per Serving 2.3g
      % Daily Value 8%
    • Total Sugars
      Amount Per Serving 9.37g
      Includes -g Added Sugars
  • Protein
    Amount Per Serving 38.11g

Nutrients Declaration Requirement

  • Vitamin A
    Amount Per Serving 5mcg
    % Daily Value 1%
  • Vitamin C
    Amount Per Serving 8mg
    % Daily Value 9%
  • Vitamin D
    Amount Per Serving -mcg
    % Daily Value -%
  • Calcium
    Amount Per Serving 86mg
    % Daily Value 7%
  • Iron
    Amount Per Serving 11mg
    % Daily Value 61%
  • Potassium
    Amount Per Serving 526mg
    % Daily Value 11%

Nutrition summary:

  • Calories 375 KCal
  • Fat 7.24 g
  • Carbs 32.61 g
  • Protein 38.11 g

There are 375 calories in 1 serving of French Onion Soup.

How long would it take to burn off 375 KCal?

Basketball

38 minutes

Cycling (10 MPH)

51 minutes

Jogging

30 minutes

Running

25 minutes

Swimming (crawl, moderate pace)

36 minutes

Walking

43 minutes

Weight Training

43 minutes

Values estimated based on person weighing 160 lbs.

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