Vegetarian French Onion Soup
My vegetarian French onion soup uses vegetarian broth instead of beef broth. It's every bit as delicious as the original!
Prep time: 25 min; Total time: 25 min
Ingredients Per Person
- 1 medium onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp. organic canola oil
- Fresh ground pepper (to taste)
- 2 1/2 c. vegetarian "beef" broth (look for vegetarian bouillon flavored like beef)
- 1/4 c. dry white wine (optional)
- 1 tbsp. sherry (optional)
- 1 slice whole grain bread
- 1-2 slices of provolone cheese, Swiss cheese, or gruyere cheese
Cut the onion in half lengthwise. Then slice each half thinly and toss the slices into an enamel or stainless steel saucepan. Add oil and saute at a high heat. Add garlic. Stir occasionally, until onions are translucent.
Add broth, wine, sherry, and pepper. Bring the broth to a boil, then lower heat.
Ladle the soup into individual bowls. Place a slice of bread in each bowl and add cheese on top of the bread. Microwave each bowl for 1 min or until cheese is melted. Serve immediately.
Tips
To make your soup more authentic, use a slightly stale baguette instead of whole grain. Once you
ladle the soup into (oven-safe) bowls, add the bread and cheese and broil them until the cheese is
slightly browned and crispy around the edges.
For an untraditional French onion soup, add other vegetables like carrots, mushrooms, or celery. You might also want to add whole grains like barley.
If you can't find vegetarian "beef" broth, try this: use vegetable broth and 2-3 tbsp. vegetarian worcestershire sauce per serving. Optionally, add 1/2 tsp. soy sauce as well.
The vegans I've consulted say they would make this soup vegan by skipping the cheese. If you want to give it a go with vegan cheese, I am told Follow Your Heart monterey jack or mozzerella might be your best bets.
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