Description
A savory, comforting soup made by roasting onions, garlic, and shallots to caramelized perfection. This low-fat recipe offers deep flavor without heavy cream.
Ingredients
- 1 head garlic, cloves separated, peeled and cut in half
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 3 large shallots, cut in half
- 3 Spanish onions, cut in 1/2 lengthwise then thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar (or vegetable broth)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F and set the rack to the lowest position.
- Combine onions, shallots, garlic, and olive oil in a large shallow roasting pan, tossing to coat.
- Roast for 25 to 35 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes until vegetables are golden brown.
- Remove from oven, add 1 cup of chicken broth to the pan, and scrape the bottom to dissolve caramelized bits.
- Transfer the mixture to a soup pot and add the apple cider vinegar, thyme, and remaining broth.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
This recipe traditionally uses brandy, but I have substituted apple cider vinegar for a non-alcoholic alternative. You can also use white grape juice or additional broth.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Simmering: 30 min
- Cook Time: 1 hr 5 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: French-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Low-Fat Roasted Onion Garlic Soup, healthy onion soup, roasted garlic soup, dairy free soup, easy dinner recipe