Italian Onion Soup
- 35 Minutes Prep 35 Minutes Total
- 4 Servings
- 350 Calories per Serving
Enjoy this cheesy Italian-style soup made using onion, Progresso® balsamic vinegar and broth – a wonderful lunch!
Ingredient List
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
- 8 cups thinly sliced onions (about 4 medium)
- 1/4 teaspoon gray salt or sea salt
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried sage leaves
- 1/4 cup Progresso™ balsamic vinegar
- 1 carton (32 oz) Progresso™ beef flavored broth
- 4 slices (3/4 inch thick) Italian country bread
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 oz)
Preparation
- In 12- to 14-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic; cook and stir until garlic begins to brown. Stir in onions and salt. Cook about 7 minutes. Reduce heat to medium. Cook about 10 minutes longer, stirring occasionally, until onions are golden brown.
- Stir in sage and vinegar. Cook 2 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until liquid has evaporated. Stir in broth. Simmer over medium heat 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Meanwhile, set oven control to broil. Sprinkle bread with cheese; place on cookie sheet. Broil with tops 4 to 6 inches from heat until cheese is melted (watch carefully). Place 1 slice of bread on each serving of soup.
Nutrition Information
Servings: 4
Serving size: 1 Serving
Amount per serving (Calories ): 350
| Food component / Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 14g | 21% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 24% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | % Value not available |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 1330mg | 56% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 44g | 15% |
| Dietary Fiber | 5g | 21% |
| Soluble Fiber | 2g | % Value not available |
| Sugars | 14g | % Value not available |
| Protein | 13g | % Value not available |
| Vitamin D | Value not available | 0% |
| Vitamin E | Value not available | 6% |
| Calcium | Value not available | 30% |
| Iron | Value not available | 10% |
| Potassium | 420mg | 12% |
| Thiamin | Value not available | 20% |
| Riboflavin | Value not available | 15% |
| Niacin | Value not available | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | Value not available | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 | Value not available | 10% |
| Pantothenic Acid | Value not available | 4% |
| Phosphorus | Value not available | 25% |
| Magnesium | Value not available | 10% |
| Zinc | Value not available | 10% |
| Manganese | Value not available | 25% |
| Selenium | Value not available | 20% |
| Copper | Value not available | 8% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | ||
Exchanges
- Starch 1,
- Fruit 0,
- Other Carbohydrate 1,
- Skim Milk 0,
- Low-Fat Milk 0,
- Milk 0,
- Vegetable 2,
- Very Lean Meat 0,
- Lean Meat 0,
- Medium-Fat Meat 1,
- High-Fat Meat 0,
- Fat 2,
- Fruits 0c,
- Vegetables 1&½c,
- Grains 1oz-eq,
- Meat & Beans 0oz-eq,
- Dairy ½c,
- Fats & Oils 2tsp
Carbohydrate Choice
- Choices per serving3
