Microwave French Onion Soup

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Makes

4 servings

Updated: Jun. 27, 2023
Enjoy the taste and comfort of this classic soup through the convenience of microwave cooking. "It's a recipe that I turn to time and again," shares Mina Dyck of Boissevain, Manitoba. After one spoonful, you'll understand why.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups boiling water
  • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef or vegetable broth
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 vegetable bouillon cube
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 3 cups thinly sliced onions
  • 2 cups seasoned croutons
  • 1-1/3 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Directions

  1. In a 3-qt. microwave-safe dish, combine the first eight ingredients. Cover and microwave at 50% power for 18-23 minutes or until onions are tender.
  2. Ladle hot soup into four microwave-safe bowls. Top with croutons and cheese. Cover and microwave on high for 45 seconds or until cheese is melted. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 309 calories, 19g fat (10g saturated fat), 46mg cholesterol, 1449mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 3g fiber), 13g protein.