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Vegetarian French Onion Soup

Vegetarian French Onion Soup

Cost $12, save $16

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 120 Min
  • 4 Servings
  • $12

INGREDIENTS

  • Main

    • 2 tablespoons salted butter
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 🧅 2 large red onions, thinly sliced
    • 🧅 2 large sweet onions, thinly sliced

  • Seasoning

    • 🧂 2 teaspoons kosher salt
    • 1 teaspoon white sugar

  • Liquid Base

    • 4 cups mushroom broth (such as Pacific Foods)
    • ⅔ cup fino dry sherry
    • 1 tablespoon vegan Worcestershire sauce (such as The Wizard's)

  • Herbs & Spices

    • 2 teaspoons dried parsley
    • 2 teaspoons herbes de Provence
    • 2 bay leaves

  • Finishing Touches

    • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
    • 1 (1 ounce) piece Parmesan cheese rind
    • Salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • Toppings

    • 8 French baguette slices
    • ¾ cup grated Gruyère cheese
    • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

STEPS

1

Melt butter with olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add red onions and sweet onions. Sprinkle with kosher salt and sugar. Cook, stirring frequently, until onions are very tender and caramelized, about 45 minutes.

2

Pour mushroom broth, sherry, Worcestershire sauce, parsley, herbes de Provence, and bay leaves into the caramelized onion mixture. Bring to a simmer and cook over medium-low heat for 45 to 60 minutes.

3

Reduce heat to low and remove bay leaves. Add balsamic vinegar to the soup. Mix and adjust the seasoning as needed.

4

Place the Parmesan cheese rind in the center of the pot. Submerge it but do not stir. Cook the soup for 20 more minutes.

5

Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the broiler. Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet.

6

Toast baguette slices under the broiler for 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.

7

Carefully remove the Parmesan rind and discard it. Fill 4 oven-safe bowls evenly with soup. Sprinkle lightly with Gruyère and Parmesan cheese. Top each with 2 baguette slices and sprinkle again with remaining cheese.

8

Broil the soup bowls in the preheated oven until the cheese is browned and bubbling, about 3 to 5 minutes.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

478

Calories

  • 21
    Protein
  • 37
    Carbs
  • 26
    Fats

💡 To achieve deeper onion caramelization, stir consistently to prevent burning.Use high-quality mushroom broth for the best flavor.For added crispiness, brush the baguette slices lightly with olive oil before toasting.Ensure your oven-safe bowls are broiler-friendly to avoid accidents.