Description
Spinach French Onion Soup offers a delightful twist on the classic recipe, blending the sweet richness of caramelized onions with the vibrant freshness of spinach. This comforting soup is perfect for cozy evenings, promising an explosion of flavors in every spoonful. Topped with melted Swiss cheese, it’s sure to impress family and friends alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium yellow onions, sliced
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh thyme (or ½ tsp dried)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup grated Swiss cheese
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add sliced onions and cook slowly for about 20-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Stir in minced garlic and thyme; cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Gradually pour in vegetable broth while scraping up any sticky bits from the pot. Bring to a gentle simmer; season with salt and pepper.
- Add fresh spinach, letting it wilt for about three minutes.
- Ladle soup into oven-safe bowls, top with Swiss cheese, and broil until bubbly and golden (about three minutes).
- Serve immediately with crusty bread or as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop/Broil
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg