VEGAN FRENCH ONION SOUP

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This vegan French onion soup uses a few unconventional ingredients to create umami. If you cook vegan foods regularly, keep a jar of dried mushrooms in your pantry and add to soups, stocks and casseroles to add a savory, earthy note to your dishes. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 2h15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 tablespoons olive oil, divided
8 cups thinly sliced onions (about 3 pounds)
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons finely chopped dried shiitake mushrooms (1/4 ounce)
1/2 cup pinot noir
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons soy sauce
2 cartons (32 ounces each) vegetable broth
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
24 slices French bread baguette (1/2 inch thick)
2 large garlic cloves, peeled and halved
1-1/2 cups shredded dairy-free mozzarella-flavored cheese

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, heat 4 tablespoons oil over medium heat. Add onions; cook and stir until softened, 10-13 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, stirring occasionally, until deep golden brown, 30-40 minutes. Add mushrooms, garlic, balsamic vinegar and soy sauce; cook 2 minutes longer., Stir in wine. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half. Add broth, pepper and salt; return to a boil. Reduce heat. Simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes. Uncover and let simmer for another 30 minutes., Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400°. Place baguette slices on a baking sheet; brush both sides with remaining oil. Bake until toasted, 3-5 minutes on each side. Rub toasts with halved garlic. , To serve, place twelve 8-oz. broiler-safe bowls or ramekins on baking sheets; place 2 toasts in each. Ladle with soup; top with cheese. Broil 4 in. from heat until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 827mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Maryam Ilyas
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's warm and comforting, and the flavors are amazing. I especially love the combination of the sweet onions and the savory broth. I will definitely be making this soup again and again.


Junaid Aulakh
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I'm not a vegan, but I love this soup! It's so flavorful and comforting. I especially love the way the onions caramelize. I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


James Alan
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This soup is delicious! The broth is rich and flavorful, and the onions are perfectly caramelized. I love the addition of the vegan Worcestershire sauce. It really adds a depth of flavor to the soup.


Sedem Emekor Azanu
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I love this soup! It's so flavorful and comforting. I especially love the way the onions caramelize. I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit.


Mylee Abbott
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This soup is amazing! I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's now my go-to soup recipe. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Apsana Kunwar
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love the way the onions caramelize and the broth is so flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Bakhtiari Baloch
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's warm and comforting, and the flavors are amazing. I especially love the combination of the sweet onions and the savory broth. I will definitely be making this soup again and again.


sam adams
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I'm not a vegan, but I love this soup! It's so flavorful and comforting. I especially love the way the onions caramelize. I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Chloe K
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This soup is delicious! The broth is rich and flavorful, and the onions are perfectly caramelized. I love the addition of the vegan Worcestershire sauce. It really adds a depth of flavor to the soup.


Diduwa Ff
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I love this soup! It's so flavorful and comforting. I especially love the way the onions caramelize. I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit.


Tara Ivory
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This soup is amazing! I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's now my go-to soup recipe. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


NINJA GAMER -#roadTo100Subs!?
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love the way the onions caramelize and the broth is so flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Initout Eatingbear
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's warm and comforting, and the flavors are amazing. I especially love the combination of the sweet onions and the savory broth. I will definitely be making this soup again and again.


Sabbir Rahman
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I made this soup for a dinner party last night and it was a huge success! My guests raved about how delicious it was. The soup was rich and flavorful, and the onions were perfectly caramelized. I will definitely be making this soup again.


SD SHAkil Khan
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This soup was a hit with my family! Even my kids, who are not always fans of vegetables, loved it. The soup was creamy and flavorful, and the onions were perfectly caramelized. I will definitely be adding this recipe to my regular rotation.


Hamidur Rahaman
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I'm not vegan, but I'm always looking for new and interesting recipes. This soup caught my eye because I love French onion soup. I was skeptical at first, but I was pleasantly surprised. The soup was delicious! The broth was rich and flavorful, and t


Sanasana jokhio
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This vegan version of French onion soup was a delightful surprise! The broth was rich and flavorful, and the onions were perfectly caramelized. I especially appreciated the addition of the vegan Worcestershire sauce, which gave the soup an extra dept