Vegan French Onion Soup Recipe (Serves 4)

🧅 Ingredients:

For the Soup:

• 4 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp vegan butter (optional for richness)
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp flour (all-purpose or gluten-free, for thickening)
• 1/2 cup dry white wine (optional but adds depth)
• 4 cups vegetable broth (low-sodium preferred)
• 1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari (for umami)
• 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
• Salt & black pepper to taste
• A few sprigs of fresh thyme or 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf

For Topping:

• Baguette slices (vegan-friendly)
• Vegan cheese (like shredded mozzarella or homemade cashew cheese)

🔪 Instructions:

1. Caramelize the onions
   Heat olive oil (and butter if using) in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions with a pinch of salt. Cook 30–40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until deep golden brown and caramelized. Don’t rush!
2. Add garlic & flour
   Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute. Sprinkle flour and stir constantly for 1–2 minutes to cook it out.
3. Deglaze
   Pour in white wine (if using), scraping the bottom of the pot. Let it reduce for 2–3 minutes.
4. Simmer
   Add vegetable broth, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Simmer uncovered for 20–25 minutes. Remove bay leaf before serving.
5. Prepare the topping
   Toast the baguette slices. Optional: top with vegan cheese and broil for 2–3 minutes until melty.
6. Serve
   Ladle soup into bowls, float the bread on top, and enjoy!

🧾 Nutrition (Approx. per serving with bread & vegan cheese)