French Onion Soup

In addition to be being a wonderful comfort food, soup can be a vital part of your low carb lifestyle. With little effort you can create a nutritious, low carb, low fat entree or tummy-pleasing side dish. Here's my recipe for a quick French Onion Soup that you can prepare in your slow cooker. Serve it with a leafy salad for a simple dinner or quick lunch. It also freezes well. (Photo at right shows ingredients just placed in the pot. The onions will carmelize and reduce as they cook.)

French Onion Soup

1 26 oz. carton Swanson's Beef Stock

1 16 oz. can Swanson's Chicken Broth

1 very large sweet onion (mayan, vidalia, etc.) sliced very thin.

1 scant capful of Mrs. Dash (Original)

Few dashes of thyme

Few grinds of the pepper mill

1/4 cup grated or a few thinly sliced pieces of provolone cheese per serving (optional)

Slice of Brownberry Carb Counting Multi-Grain Bread, toasted, per serving (optional)

Pour stock and broth into slow cooker. Add Mrs. Dash, thyme, and pepper. Stir. Add onion. Stir again. Place lid on slow cooker and let cook on high for 5-6 hours or longer, if desired.

Optional (per serving): Toast a slice of Brownberry Carb Counting Multi-Grain Bread. Float in bowl of soup. Place 1/4 cup of grated provolone cheese on the top. Place under broiler or microwave to melt cheese. Serve immediately.

Makes about 4 servings, approximately 3g carbs per serving without bread and provolone; 9g carbs with bread and provolone.