Vegetarian Classic Onion Soup Recipes

VEGETARIAN FRENCH ONION SOUP

Steps:

• Deglaze the pot by stirring in the red wine and use a wooden spoon to scrap any bits and flavor from the sides and bottom of the pot. Stir in the veggie broth, worchestire sauce, bay leaves, thyme, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer, cover, and cook for 30 minutes. Stir every few minutes.
• Pre-heat the oven to 400 degrees F. Brush or spray the slices of bread with oil or cooking spray and place on a baking sheet. Toast for 10 minutes, flipping halfway through. You want the bread to be lightly toasted. Once done, set aside.
• Season soup to taste with additional salt and pepper as needed. Ladle the soup into oven proof bowls, top with the toasted bread, and even sprinkle the cheese across the 4 bowls. Place the bowls on a large baking tray and broil in the oven until the cheese is melted and bubbling around the sides.**
• Serve immediately and ENJOY!

VEGETARIAN FRENCH ONION SOUP

Steps:

• Melt butter and olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Add red onions and sweet onions; sprinkle with kosher salt and sugar. Cook, stirring frequently, until onions are very tender and caramelized, about 45 minutes.
• Pour mushroom broth, sherry, Worcestershire sauce, parsley, herbes de Provence, and bay leaves into onion mixture. Bring to a simmer and cook over medium-low heat for 45 to 60 minutes.
• Reduce heat to low and remove bay leaves. Pour balsamic vinegar into soup and adjust seasoning. Mix well.
• Place Parmesan cheese rind in the center of the pot and submerge, but do not stir. Cook soup for an additional 20 minutes.
• Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
• Arrange bread slices on a baking sheet.
• Broil bread slices in the preheated oven for 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove from the oven and set aside.
• Carefully remove cheese rind from the pot and discard.
• Fill 4 oven-safe bowls evenly with soup and sprinkle each with a light layer of grated Gruyere cheese and Parmesan cheese. Top each with 2 bread slices and sprinkle each with remaining Gruyere cheese and Parmesan cheese. Place bowls on a baking sheet.
• Broil soup in the preheated oven until cheese is browned and bubbling, 3 to 5 minutes.

VEGETARIAN ONION SOUP

Steps:

• In a large saucepot or soup pot melt the butter over medium heat.
• Add the onions and pepper stirring to coat the onions.
• Continue to cook for 30 minutes, stirring often.
• Add the wine and stir for 3 minutes, deglazing the pot.
• Bring to a boil and add the water, parsley, soy sauce, thyme, bay leaves and cloves.
• Return to a boil.
• Once a good boil is reached, reduce heat to a medium low simmer and cook for another 30 minutes.
• Remove from heat, cover and let stand for 1 hour.
• Remove the bay leaves and 2 cloves-discard.
• Ladle soup into 4 oven safe bowls or ramekins.
• Place one toast slice on top of each serving and divide cheese evenly on top of toast.
• Place in oven set on broil.
• While watching carefully allow cheese to melt and get bubble and JUST toasted.
• Serve.

CLASSIC ONION SOUP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 275 degrees F.
• Melt butter in a large saucepan over low heat, add onions and cook slowly, stirring occasionally, until onions are golden and tender, about 20 minutes. Add vegetable stock, salt and pepper to taste, and simmer for about 15 minutes. Stir in dry sherry or cognac.
• Rub garlic clove on each piece sliced bread and toast on a baking sheet until both sides are golden.
• Place bread in a casserole or in 6 individual ovenproof, bowls and ladle onion soup over top. Top with a mixture of Gruyere and Parmesan and place casserole or individual bowls under the broiler and to melt cheese and slightly brown top.

CLASSIC FRENCH ONION SOUP

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons oil and butter 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 minced garlic; 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 1 hour. , Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400°. Place baguette slices on a baking sheet; brush both sides with remaining 3 tablespoons 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.