Evelyn Reed low residue french onion soup. yeah. didn’t think it was possible either. but it’s here. no chunky bits. no gut-busting fiber bombs. just caramelized onions, soft bread, gooey cheese. cozy. creamy. doesn’t fight your insides.
Jump to RecipeIngredients Needed
- 2 tbsp butter or avocado oil: no seeds. simple fat.
- 3 lbs yellow onions: peeled, thinly sliced. softens easy.
- ¾ tsp sea salt: start slow, taste as you go.
- 2 quarts beef bone broth: clear, no chunks, no tomatoes.
- 1 cup dry white wine: not sweet. and yeah—it cooks off.
- 1 tbsp dry sherry: flavor punch, not fiber.
- 1 tbsp arrowroot or tapioca: thickens without grains.
- ½ tsp black pepper: gentle spice.
- 8–12 slices keto flax or almond bread: low fiber, easy to digest.
- 1½ cups Gruyère or manchego: cow-free option = goat or sheep. melts like a dream.
How To Make Low Residue French Onion Soup
Caramelize the onions:
melt butter. add onions + salt. lid on, 5 min. then lid off. now stir and wait. and wait. 45–60 min, low heat, golden brown dreams.
Add the flavor:
pour in wine + sherry. let it bubble. sprinkle in arrowroot. stir. thicken just a little.
Broth goes in:
warm broth slowly. add to onions. stir. simmer for 10 min uncovered. taste, salt + pepper if it needs it.
Broil it:
ladle soup into ramekins. top with soft bread slice. pile on cheese. broil until melted and golden. don’t walk away. it burns fast.
Recipe Tips
- use clear bone broth only. no veggie bits, no tomato paste.
- skip crusty whole grain breads — low residue = soft, simple carbs.
- manchego is perfect if cow dairy bugs you.
- freeze it without bread/cheese. then broil fresh when serving.
How to Store & Reheat
- Room Temperature: no. just no.
- Fridge: up to 4 days, airtight.
- Freezer: freeze soup only, no toppings. thaw slow, reheat low, then add bread + cheese.
Nutrition Facts (Approx. per serving)
- Calories: 494
- Sodium: 891mg
- Protein: 32g
- Fat: 21g
- Carbs: 35g
- Fibre: 6g
- Sugar: 15g
FAQs
Is French onion soup low residue?
yep—if you use soft, low fiber bread and strain your broth well.
Can I use veggie broth?
nah. most veggie broths have bits. bone broth is cleaner.
What kind of cheese is best?
manchego, gruyère, or goat cheddar—easy on digestion.
Do onions have too much fiber?
cooked down this long? they’re soft and safe in moderation.
What bread is okay?
keto almond or flax bread with low fiber works best.
Low Residue French Onion Soup Recipe
Course: SoupsCuisine: FrenchDifficulty: Easy4
servings10
minutes1
hour20
minutes494
kcalrich, melty, gut-gentle french onion soup without the fiber bomb — pure cozy in a bowl.
Ingredients
2 tbsp butter or avocado oil
3 lbs yellow onions
¾ tsp sea salt
2 quarts clear beef bone broth
1 cup dry white wine
1 tbsp dry sherry
1 tbsp arrowroot or tapioca starch
½ tsp black pepper
8–12 slices keto flax or almond bread
1½ cups Gruyère, manchego, or goat cheese
Directions
- Caramelize onions in butter ~45–60 min.
- Add wine + sherry. Thicken with arrowroot.
- Pour in broth, simmer 10 min.
- Ladle soup into ramekins. Top with bread + cheese.
- Broil 1–2 min til bubbly + golden.
Notes
- keep bread soft + low fiber.
- goat or sheep cheese = gentler than cow.
- no tomato, no garlic = low residue safe.
- freeze broth + onions only. broil fresh.
