Vegan French Onion Soup
French onion soup – an all time favorite. I was shocked when I first learned most recipes include beef broth. I thought to myself, why? Why use beef broth when vegetable broth is cheaper and better for the environment?
After searching for vegan french onion soup recipes, I found a lot of really great versions but nothing that was exactly like how I remembered. So, I created my own recipe.
A huge inspiration for this recipe is a 7-onion soup served at a restaurant Nicole and I worked at together. It was the most smokey, savory french onion soup ever, but it was made with beef broth. We couldn’t eat it, only enjoy its smell. I wanted to recreate this recipe and find a delicious vegan alternative!
Vegan French Onion Soup
Recipe Author: Gabby Pogel
One of our favorite comfort foods. Enjoy this savory onion soup with fresh sourdough bread and your favorite plant-based cheese.
Ingredients
2 tbsp vegan butter or olive oil alone or as a combination
3-4 yellow onions
1 tsp brown sugar
6 cloves garlic minced
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp dried oregano
pinch salt & pepper
1/2 cup red wine
1/2 tbsp soy sauce
1/2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
3 tbsp all-purpose flower
2 quarts vegetable broth
2 bay leaves
1 baguette or loaf of bread
vegan cheese
Instructions
In a large pot, melt butter or oil on medium heat. Slice onions into various bite size pieces. Add them to the pot with the brown sugar and stir. Allow the onions to caramelize, which can take 30-50 minutes. Stir frequently to avoid burning the onions.
Once your onions are caramelized, add your minced garlic, dried thyme, and oregano and stir. Cook for 30-60 seconds.
Mix red wine, balsamic vinegar, and soy sauce together then add to pot. Stir with onions and bring to a simmer. Allow onions to simmer until the wine mixture has evaporated.
Add flower to your onions once the wine has evaporated. Lower the heat and cook for 30-60 seconds, making sure the flour does not burn.
Next, add the vegetable broth, bay leaves, and a pinch of salt & pepper. Bring to a boil and then simmer for 15 minutes.
Slice your baguette into bite size pieces or full rounds. Pour soup into an oven safe bowl and top with fresh bread. Cover with your favorite vegan cheese and broil in the oven for a few minutes, until the cheese melts and turns a golden brown.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
