Italian Onion Soup with Fontina
Warm your soul with this Italian Onion Soup featuring caramelized onions, rich vegetable broth, and a decadent layer of melted Fontina cheese. Perfect for chilly evenings or impressing guests, this delightful dish delivers a symphony of flavors that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Serve it with crusty baguette slices for an irresistible experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup Fontina cheese, shredded
- 1 baguette, sliced
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, warm the olive oil. Add the sliced onions and sauté for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes to meld flavors.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet and toast for about 10 minutes.
- Ladle soup into oven-safe bowls, top with toasted baguette slices, and sprinkle generously with Fontina cheese.
- Broil for 3-5 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg