Vegan French Onion Soup
This vegan French onion soup is so delicious and perfect for those chilly nights. Full of sweetness from the onion and savory goodness with the melty vegan cheese!
Ingredients
- 3 Vidalia onions (32 ounces) thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons vegan butter
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 8 cups vegetable broth *see note for Better Than Bouillon
- 1 ½ tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
- 2 Bay leaves
- 4 Sprigs of fresh thyme or ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste around ¼ teaspoon
- 1 teaspoon Organic sugar optional you like it sweeter
- 6-9 thin slices Bread (sourdough, Italian loaf, bakery-style bread)
- ⅓ cup Vegan mozzarella about 1 tablespoon per serving
- ¼ cup Vegan parmesan about ¾ tablespoon per serving
Instructions
- Allow to melt vegan butter with the oil in large pot over medium heat, then add in the onions. Cook the onions down on a low heat for 45 minutes. This is a slow cooking and caramelization process is what makes this soup so tasty, so just be patient.
- Once the onions are cooked down add in the balsamic vinegar and sugar. Then add in the Better Than Bouillion, water, bay leaves and thyme and cook for 15-20 minutes. I like to tie the bay leaves and thyme so I can easily pull the out.
- Turn oven onto broil. Slice the bread and toast it in the oven for 3 to 5 minutes to get it crispy and toasted.
- Get oven safe ramekins or bowls and place them on a baking sheet. Remove the bay leaves and thyme before serving soup. Taste the soup and add in salt or black pepper if desired. Divide the soup into 6 bowls, add 1 to 2 pieces of bread, and sprinkle with the vegan cheese.
- Broil on medium heat for 5-10 minutes. The vegan cheese should bubble and be golden. Top with fresh thyme and a crack of black pepper. Be careful the bowls will be hot!
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Notes
- Nutrition facts are based on my gram measurements put into Cronometer. Yours may vary, they are to help you get an idea.
- For vegan mozzarella I like either Violife, Good Planet Foods or Follow Your Heart.
- For vegan parmesan I like Follow Your Heart.
Nutrition
Serving: 435gCalories: 261kcalCarbohydrates: 36.8gProtein: 4.9gFat: 11.2g
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