Vegan French Onion Soup
Warm up with our Vegan French Onion Soup! A deliciously rich and comforting bowl, made with caramelized onions and a hint of herbs.
Ingredients
- 4 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Almond Cheese:
- 1 cup raw almonds, soaked overnight and peeled
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
- 1 clove garlic
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
Make the Soup:
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook, stirring frequently, until they become golden brown and caramelized. This process can take about 30-40 minutes. Be patient and stir often to avoid burning.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant. Stir in the balsamic vinegar, soy sauce (or tamari), dried thyme, and bay leaf.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 20-30 minutes to allow the flavours to meld together. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Make the Almond Cheese:
- Drain the soaked almonds and peel them if you haven’t already. Add the almonds, water, lemon juice, nutritional yeast, garlic, and salt to a blender or food processor.
- Blend the mixture until smooth and creamy. You may need to scrape down the sides a few times to ensure everything is well incorporated.
Assemble the Soup:
- Toast some slices of baguette or any crusty bread until golden and crispy.
- Ladle the hot soup into bowls. Place a slice of the toasted bread on top of each bowl and spoon a generous amount of almond cheese over the bread.
- (Optional): If you want a melted cheese effect, you can place the bowls under the broiler for a minute or two until the almond cheese is slightly browned and bubbly.