This ultimate Vegan French Onion Soup is so easy to make! Practically hands-off. Very cozy, delicious and perfect for chilly fall and winter nights, but also fancy to make for a date night.
– 2 /12 lbs yellow onion quartered and thinly sliced – 2 tablespoon vegan butter – 3 tablespoon flour – ¾ teaspoon salt – ¼ teaspoon pepper – ½ teaspoon fresh or dried thyme – 5 c vegetable broth preferably low sodium – 8 slices French baguette – 1 c vegan mozzarella or other vegan cheese that melts well
1. Caramelize the onions. Melt the vegan butter in a Dutch oven or a heavy bottomed pot over medium heat. Add the onion and reduce the heat to medium low. Cook while stirring occasionally until the onions are tender and caramelized.
If the onions start to stick to the bottom of the pot, add one or two tablespoons of water. The onion will become a rich brown with a distinctive aroma.
2. Cook the onions and seasonings. Whisk in the flour, salt, pepper and thyme. Allow the onion and flour mixture to simmer while stirring constantly for 5 minutes. Add the broth and cover. Let the soup simmer for 25 minutes. While the soup is cooking, preheat the broiler.
Add the broth and cover. Let the soup simmer for 25 minutes. While the soup is cooking, preheat the broiler.
3. Broil the soup, Place 4 ramekins on a rimmed baking sheet and divide the soup among them. Top each ramekin with a few slices of baguette, then generously sprinkle with vegan cheese. Broil for a few minutes until the cheese melts and starts to brown.
Sprinkle the soup with some herbs and serve immediately.