5 from 12 votes
Vegan French Onion Soup
Vegan French Onion Soup combines caramelized yellow onions, garlic, and herbs simmered with white wine and vegetable broth to develop a rich base. The balsamic vinegar adds mild acidity, balancing the sweetness of the onions. A toasted baguette slice topped with melted vegan mozzarella completes the comforting soup, providing a pleasing contrast of textures between the soft soup and the slightly crisp, cheesy bread.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
50 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
392 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Soup
Cuisine:
French, Vegetarian, Vegan
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 onion thinly sliced, yellow
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 bay leaf
- 2 thyme sprigs
- 1½ cups white wine such as Chardonnay
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 4 lices baguette
- 1 cup vegan mozzarella cheese shreds
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C, or gas mark 4).
- Heat the olive oil in a large stockpot over medium-low heat. Add the onions and cook slowly for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring often, until they are lightly caramelized. Add the garlic, bay leaves and thyme. Cook for 1 minute. Add the white wine and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, until slightly reduced. Add the vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Add the balsamic vinegar and stir. Remove the bay leaves. Add salt and pepper, to taste.
- Spoon the soup into four ovenproof serving dishes. Top each bowl with a slice of baguette, and sprinkle with ¼ cup (30 g) of the vegan cheese shreds. Place the bowls in the oven for 3 to 5 minutes, until the vegan cheese is melted and the baguette is slightly toasted.
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Notes
- The vegan basil butter can be prepared ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 to 4 days if needed.
Nutrition Information
Calories
392kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
44g
(15%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Sodium
1899mg
(79%)
Potassium
287mg
(6%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
775IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
87mg
(9%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 392
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 392kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 1899mg | 79% |
| Potassium | 287mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 775IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 87mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.