High-Protein Caramelized Onion & Tomato Soup

High-Protein Caramelized Onion & Tomato Soup is very tasty and comforting. It contains heavy cream, yellow onions, fresh thyme, crushed tomatoes, garlic, & sharp Cheddar cheese. This soup has dairy items in it so dairy allergic people will not easily have this soup, but vegetarians will easily have this soup. This soup requires cooking, and it is prepared in only 1 hour, so we would easily make it as a hearty lunch or dinner. High-Protein Caramelized Onion & Tomato Soup stores nicely in the fridge, and it can also be frozen without the bread and cheese topping, so it is good for long-term storage. You can serve this soup with green salad, roasted vegetables, grilled chicken, & turkey meatballs.

STATS:

• Calories: 483 kcal
• Prep time: 15 minutes
• Serving size: 1 bowl
• Cook time: 45 minutes
• Cuisine: American-inspired
• Total time: 1 hour
• Course: Lunch, Dinner
• Diet: High-Protein
• Serving: 4

EQUIPMENT:

• Large Dutch oven
• Cutting board
• Wooden spoon
• Ladle
• Knife
• Baking sheet
• Oven or broiler

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 tsp. olive oil
• 3 medium yellow onions
• 3½ cups water
• 2 tsp. packed dark brown sugar
• ½ tsp. salt
• 2 tbsp. tomato paste
• Two large cloves garlic
• 2 tsp. fresh thyme
• 1 can crushed tomatoes — no-salt-added
• 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
• ¾ tsp. ground pepper
• ½ cup heavy cream
• Four slices boule-style bread
• 1 cup sharp Cheddar cheese shreds

INGREDIENT NOTES:

YELLOW ONIONS:

• This is the main item of this soup, and it should be properly sliced, then caramelized to make the sweet & rich foundation of this soup.

DARK BROWN SUGAR:

• Add the brown sugar to help the onions caramelize and add a mild sweetness to the soup. We have to use the packed brown sugar to include the correct amount.

TOMATO PASTE:

• Add the tomato paste to include a deeper tomato taste and richer color in the soup. It will also help to enhance the overall flavor when cooked with garlic.

CRUSHED TOMATOES:

• Include the crushed tomatoes to create the main tomato base of the soup. We have to use no-salt-added crushed tomatoes to include a smooth texture and bright tomato taste.

HEAVY CREAM:

• Add the heavy cream to include the rich & creamy texture in the soup. It will also make the tomato base smooth and indulgent.

BOULE BREAD:

• Include the boule-style bread to create the sturdy base for the cheesy topping. We have to toast the slices properly so they stay crisp when served with the soup.

SHARP CHEDDAR CHEESE:

• Add the shredded sharp Cheddar cheese to include the creamy, savory, and cheesy flavor in the topping. We have to shred the cheese so it melts evenly over the bread.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Add the olive oil to the big pot and warm it over medium heat.
2. Then add the onion slices and cook for eight to ten minutes till they start to get soft.
3. Include salt, ½ cup water, & brown sugar, and cook for ten to fifteen minutes by mixing it continuously till the onions get deeply golden and caramelized.
4. Add the garlic, thyme, and tomato paste and cook for one minute till it becomes aromatic.
5. Include the crushed tomatoes, Dijon mustard, thyme, 3 cups water, & black pepper & mix to combine.
6. Now simmer the soup gently, decrease the flame, and cook for around 15 minutes.
7. Add the heavy cream and simmer for two to three minutes.
8. Now warm the broiler and put the bread slices on the tray and roast them till they get lightly crisp.
9. Add the soup in 4 vessels equally and put the toasted bread slices over the bowls and add the cheddar cheese shreds on top.
10. Put the bowls in the broiler for one to two minutes till the cheese melts & golden lightly.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

SALADS:

• Green Salad
• Cucumber Tomato Salad
• Arugula Salad

SIDES:

• Roasted Vegetables
• Garlic Green Beans
• Roasted Potatoes

PROTEINS:

• Grilled Chicken
• Turkey Meatballs
• Roasted Chicken

TOPPINGS:

• Fresh Thyme
• Chopped Parsley
• Cracked Black Pepper

TIPS:

• Make the even slices of onions so they get caramelized equally.
• We have to slowly cook the onions to add an indulgent & sweet taste.
• Mix the onions continuously to prevent them from sticking.
• Shred the cheese fresh to melt it smoothly.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

• Cool the soup, then put it in a closed box & store for four days. Keep the cheese & bread topping in separate boxes.

FREEZER:

• Add the cooled soup to the box and store for three months. Don’t freeze the bread & cheese along with it. Add it fresh when required.

FAQs:

Can we prepare this soup before the requirement?

• Yes, we can easily prepare this soup before the requirement, store it for four days, and add the bread & cheese fresh over it.

Will I add any other variety of bread?

• Yes, include French bread, sourdough, or any other strong & crusty bread instead.

Could I utilize the different cheese?

• Yes, we would easily add Swiss cheese, Monterey Jack, or Gruyère instead.

How to make the no-dairy soup?

• You can add the vegan cheese & cream to prepare the non-dairy soup.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Calories: 483 kcal

Net carbs: 42.8 g

Serving size: 1

Iron: 2.5 mg

Total carbs: 36.9 g

Serving: 4

Vitamin A: 342.8 µg

Fiber: 5.0 g

Calcium: 688.1 mg

Protein: 15.3 g

Sodium: 688.1 mg

Potassium: 667.8 mg