Vegan French Onion Soup
Ingredients
- 3 large onions sliced thin and then quartered
- 2 tbsp vegan butter
- 1 1/2 tbsp thyme
- 1 1/2 tbsp miso paste
- 1/3 cup sherry (or substitute 2-3 tsp apple cider vinegar or omit)
- 4 cups vegan beef or vegetable broth
- 2-3 slices thick cut bread
- 1 1/2 cup shredded cheese (such as a mix of Gouda and Mozzarella)
- salt and pepper to taste
Preparation
On medium-low heat, sauté the onions in the vegan butter until caramelized.
Continue cooking the onions down, stirring occasionally, for about 40-50 minutes.
Once the onions start to take on color, add the thyme and pepper, and keep cooking.
Once the onions are brown, add the sherry and miso paste, cook for a few minutes, then add the broth.
Turn up the heat slightly, cover the pot, and simmer for 20-25 minutes. Season with salt if needed.
Toast or grill the bread, top with cheese, and broil for 4-5 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Place the cheesy bread in the bowl of soup and serve.
Melty cheese tip
You can broil the entire oven-safe bowl of soup, but it's preferable to broil the bread with cheese separately. Pre-melt the cheese in a non-stick pan and spoon it onto the toasted bread before broiling for 4 minutes.
