French Onion Soup

This lovingly made vegan French Onion Soup is done with a thick, flavorful plant-based broth with unique seasoned croutons instead of artificial cheese.

Prep Time20

1 45

Total Time1 50

Course: Appetizer, Soup

Cuisine: French

Keyword: french onion soup, french onion soup recipe, vegan french onion soup

Yield: Servings

Calories: 509kcal

Materials

1 oz olive oil extra virgin
3 large onions white or yellow, sliced into thin half-moons
3 large thyme sprigs fresh
1 quart vegetable stock no salt added (If not vegan Beef Broth/Chicken Broth)
16 ounces water filtered
1 bay leaf
1 oz balsamic vinegar good-quality
½ tsp black pepper freshly ground
1 tbsp sea salt divided (plus more to taste if needed)

Optional

whole-grain bread sprouted
vegan cheese melted

(Non-Vegan Version):

cheese grated

Instructions

In a large soup pot, heat 3 tsp olive oil over medium heat.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the onions, thyme, salt, and olive oil to the pan.
Cooked without cover for 60 minutes or until the onions caramelized and turn light golden brown.
Cook until the balsamic has been absorbed and the onions have turned a darker brown, about 15 minutes more.
Put the stock, water, bay leaf, remaining salt, and pepper to a boil.
In medium heat continue to simmer for at least 30 minutes.
Before serving, remove the bay leaf.

Notes

Notes:

Instead of balsamic vinegar, use 1/4 cup of excellent quality, robust red wine. If you prefer to use wine instead of balsamic vinegar, I recommend a burgundy or cabernet sauvignon.
Onion soup also makes a great base for a vegetable soup- consider trying it with your favorite vegetables and perhaps tofu or seitan added.

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