french · Restaurant bowl
How many calories in a bowl of french onion soup?
About 400 kcal for a typical restaurant bowl.
The calories come primarily from the broth, melted Gruyère cheese, and the buttery crostini topping. The combination of rich stock and high-fat cheese creates a dense, calorie-heavy dish.
What each part adds
| Part | Portion | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beef broth | 1 cup, 240 g | 35 kcal | 6 g | 2 g | 1 g |
| Caramelized onions | 1/2 cup, 75 g | 35 kcal | 1 g | 8 g | 0 g |
| Gruyère cheese | 1/2 cup, 50 g | 200 kcal | 13 g | 0 g | 16 g |
| Buttered baguette slice | 1 slice, 30 g | 130 kcal | 3 g | 20 g | 4 g |
| Whole plate | 1 serving, 395 g | 400 kcal | 23 g | 30 g | 21 g |
Estimates for a typical portion. Your plate will differ with portion size and how it is cooked. Not medical advice.
Swaps that change the number
- Skip the cheese topping−200 kcal
- Use light butter on bread−30 kcal
- Add extra beef broth1/2 cup+20 kcal
Cook it lighter · from Thyme, our cookbook appHomemade french onion soupTopped with toast and parmesan, made from scratch. Free recipe in the Thyme cookbook.
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