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This french onion soup is made easy in the instant pot. It contains onions, beef broth and herbs for a deep caramelized onion flavor. #keto #whole30 #lowcarb #instantpot #soup
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Instant Pot French Onion Soup

This easy recipe for Instant Pot French Onion Soup contains no wine and is a great weeknight dinner. It’s made with simple healthy ingredients and suitable for those on a keto, paleo or Whole30 diet making it a versatile instant pot soup recipe.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: instant pot
Cuisine: French
Keyword: instant pot french onion soup, keto french onion soup, keto instant pot french onion soup, paleo instant pot french onion soup, vegan french onion soup, whole30 french onion soup, whole30 soup recipes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 153kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds Yellow Onion
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 3 tbsp [Ghee] or Butter
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire or Coconut Aminos for whole30
  • 8 cups Beef Broth or Beef Stock
  • 1 tbsp [Arrowroot Starch]
  • 2 Dried Bay Leaves
  • 4 Sprigs Fresh Thyme
  • Salt & Pepper To Taste

Instructions

  • Cut and slice your onions into 1/8 inch salad slices (rainbow shape) and mince your garlic.
  • In instant pot, use the saute function to melt 3 tbsp butter or ghee.
  • Once butter is melted, add onions and garlic and saute for 15-20 minutes making sure to constantly keep an eye on it and stir to keep from burning. After about 15-20 minutes the onions should be soft and translucent.
  • Sprinkle 1 tbsp arrowroot starch and 2 tablespoons Worcestershire or classic marinade and stir to combine.
  • Pour in 8 cups of beef broth.
  • Add bay leaves and thyme sprigs.
  • Cook on manual HIGH pressure for 15 minutes.
  • Use a quick release or natural release and serve hot.
  • OPTIONAL: pour in crocks or ramekins, top with bread and cheese and place under broiler

Nutrition

Serving: 1.5 cup | Calories: 153kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 1440mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g