French Onion Meatball Soup: Discover a Cozy Fall Favorite!
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A comforting and hearty soup featuring flavorful meatballs and caramelized onions, perfect for fall.
- Author: Olivia Clara
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Low Fat
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 large onions, thinly sliced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 cup white wine
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 8 slices of French bread
- 2 cups shredded Gruyère cheese
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Form into meatballs.
- Place meatballs on a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes or until cooked through.
- In a large pot, sauté sliced onions over medium heat until caramelized, about 20-25 minutes.
- Add beef broth, white wine, thyme, and bay leaf to the pot. Bring to a simmer.
- Add the baked meatballs to the soup and let simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
- Toast French bread slices and place them on top of the soup in bowls.
- Sprinkle shredded Gruyère cheese on top and broil until melted and bubbly.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use homemade beef broth.
- Feel free to add additional herbs like rosemary or parsley for extra flavor.
- This soup can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg