Vegan French Onion Soup
This plant-based version is packed with all the flavors and aromas you love, but without any animal products. Prepared with caramelized onions, fragrant herbs, and a savory vegetable broth, this soup is perfect for vegans and anyone looking to incorporate more plant-based options into their diet. Get ready to experience a bowl of warmth, flavor, and satisfaction with every spoonful of this delicious and nourishing soup.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 45 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr
Course Soup, Stew
Cuisine French
Servings 4 servings
Calories 452 kcal
Let's gather the ingredients!
- 5 cups water divided
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 large yellow onions thinly sliced
- 4 small red onions thinly sliced
- pinch salt and black pepper to taste
- ½ cup dry red wine optional
- 3 sprigs thyme fresh
- 4 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 2 bayleaves
- ½ cup brown lentils
- ½ baguette sliced
- 6 slices vegan cheese such as provolone or Gruyere
- 2 tbsp parsley fresh, chopped
Let's Begin!
In a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil. Add onions, season with salt and pepper, and toss to coat in the oil.
Cook the onions until they are golden brown and very tender.
Stir in 1 cup water, wine, thyme, garlic, and bayleaves to the pot. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally for 5 minutes.
Add the remaining 4 cups of water and lentils and bring up to a boil.
Reduce heat to low and simmer, skimming foam from the surface and stirring occasionally, until lentils are tender, for 30 to 35 minutes.
When the lentils are tender, remove the pot from heat and preheat the broiler to high.
Top the soup with baguette slices, then top the baguette with cheese. Place pot in oven and broil until cheese is melty, 2 to 5 minutes depending on your broiler and cheese. Top with chopped parsley.
Serve and enjoy with family and friends!
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