Tuscan-Style Caramelized Onion Soup
Tuscan-Style Caramelized Onion Soup layers deeply browned onions with a whisper of cinnamon and a splash of dry white wine, creating a warm, aromatic bowl with gentle sweetness and savory depth. Stale country bread melts into the broth for a rustic, velvety body that’s perfect for a cozy dinner or an elegant starter on a cool evening.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook3 hrs
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Tuscan-Style Caramelized Onion Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 45 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 15 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 47
- Heart Health
- 77
- Metabolic
- 52
- Digestive
- 33
- Inflammatory
- 30
- Performance
- 48
- General Wellness
- 1
In a large heavy pot, warm the oil over medium heat. Halve the onions lengthwise, then slice them thinly. Add the sliced onions to the pot and toss to coat with the oil. Cover, lower the heat to medium-low, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are softened and starting to take on color.
- 2
Raise the heat to medium and cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the onions turn amber in color.
- 3
Sprinkle the onions with the sugar and a pinch of salt; cook, stirring, until the sugar melts and the onions are caramel colored. Pour in the wine and the broth, and add the cinnamon stick to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat, cover, and simmer.
- 4
Stir the bread into the soup and cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the bread breaks down.
- 5
Continue cooking, uncovered and stirring occasionally, until the bread fully disintegrates.
- 6
Remove the cinnamon stick. Whisk the soup to blend in the bread, adjust the seasoning, and serve hot.
- Calories 511.1 kcal High 26%
- Protein 11.79 g Good Source 24%
- Carbohydrate 72.79 g 26%
- Total Fat 11.66 g Moderate 15%
- Saturated Fat 2.13 g Moderate 11%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 12.88 mg Low Source 4%
- Sodium 1036.57 mg High 45%
- Dietary Fiber 7.79 g Good Source 28%
- Total Sugars 23.9 g --
- Added Sugars 0.06 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 135.41 mg Moderate 10%
- Iron 2.71 mg Moderate 15%
- Potassium 602.51 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin A 17.14 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 1.03 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Sulfites
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Tuscan Style Caramelized Onion Soup is an Italian dinner recipe made with 8 ingredients. It takes about 3 hrs 15 mins, serves 6, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Chicken Broth, Cinnamon Sticks, Cubed Stuffing Bread, and Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Each serving provides about 511.1 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Tuscan-Style Caramelized Onion Soup?
- It is an Italian soup recipe made with 8 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Tuscan-Style Caramelized Onion Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Broth, Cinnamon Sticks, Cubed Stuffing Bread, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Salt. The full list of 8 is above.
- What goes well with Tuscan-Style Caramelized Onion Soup?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Tuscan-Style Caramelized Onion Soup?
- About 3 hrs 15 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 3 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 511.1 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Tuscan-Style Caramelized Onion Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 8 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Tuscan-Style Caramelized Onion Soup healthy?
- Tuscan-Style Caramelized Onion Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 511.1 calories and 11.79 g of protein, or 24% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1036.57 mg (45% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.13 g (11% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat, Gluten, Sulfites, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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