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Vegetarian French Onion Soup in two brown ceramic tureens with broiled French bread and cheese on top.

Vegetarian French Onion Soup

Deb Burns
A vegetarian take on the classic French Onion Soup: slow-simmered caramelized yellow onions in vegetable broth, enriched with red wine and Worcestershire for a “beefy” depth, then topped with toasted bread and melted cheeses. Broiled until bubbly and golden.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine French
Servings 6
Calories 356 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4-5 large Onions, yellow sliced thin
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons red wine
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 8 cups Vegetable broth
  • 2 bay leaves
  • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
  • Salt and additional pepper to taste
  • 6 slices French bread or Sourdough
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup Gruyere or Swiss cheese, shredded

Instructions
 

  • In a 4-6 quart saucepan or dutch oven, melt the butter over moderate to high heat. Add the onions and sauté until onions are a light golden brown, about 10-12 minutes.
  • Add the red wine and Worcestershire sauce, sauté until most of liquid evaporates.
  • Sprinkle the onions with flour and cook about 1 minute.
  • Gradually add the vegetable broth to the pot, stirring to combine. Then add the bay leaves.
  • Bring soup to a boil, reduce heat to low simmer and cook the onion soup uncovered for about 30 minutes.
  • Remove from heat. Add salt and additional pepper to taste. Discard bay leaves.
  • Preheat broiler in the oven. **
  • While broiler heats - ladle the French onion soup in broiler-proof soup tureens or small individual casserole dishes. Place the bowls on a sheet pan. Brush French bread or Sourdough slices with olive oil, then place a slice in each bowl. Sprinkle each bread evenly with the cheeses.
  • Place pan about 6 inches under preheated broiler. Broil or bake until the cheeses melt and are lightly browned about 1-2 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and serve immediately. Enjoy!

Notes

** If using non broiler-proof dishes heat to 425 degrees Fahrenheit and bake until cheese is a light golden brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 6gCalories: 356kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 15gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 1788mgPotassium: 282mgFiber: 3gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 869IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 279mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Vegetarian
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