Soupe à l'Oignon Gratinée (Keto)
French Onion Soup with Cheese (No Croutons, No Flour Thickener)
Yes, with a tweak: aBSOLUTELY no bread/crouton (croûton). About 15g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for French food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A rich, savory soup made from deeply caramelized onions simmered in a robust beef broth, topped with a thick layer of melted Gruyère cheese. This keto version strictly omits the traditional bread crouton and any flour used for thickening the broth.
Key ingredients
Onions (yellow/sweet), beef broth, butter, olive oil, garlic, thyme, dry white wine or sherry (small amount for deglazing, mostly evaporates), Gruyère cheese, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
ABSOLUTELY no bread/crouton (croûton). Confirm no flour or starch is used to thicken the broth. Request they go light on the wine or ensure it's fully reduced to minimize residual carbs.
Say this to the waiter (French)
La Soupe à l'Oignon Gratinée: Sans pain ni croûtons. Le bouillon est-il sans farine ni amidon? Merci de vous assurer que le vin est bien réduit.
Soupe à l'Oignon Gratinée: No bread or croutons. Is the broth free of flour or starch? Please ensure the wine is fully reduced.
Watch out for
Caramelized onions are naturally higher in carbs; flour used as a thickener; traditional bread crouton; some chefs may add a pinch of sugar to aid caramelization; potentially high wine content if not fully reduced.
Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.
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