Name: Vegan French Onion Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 75 min
Ingredients: 1/4 cup vegan butter (or olive oil (or a blend of both)); 4 medium yellow onions (, sliced); 3/4 teaspoon granulated sugar; 4 cloves garlic (, minced); 1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme; 3/4 cup red wine ((*see note)); 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 quarts vegetable broth (, low sodium); 2 bay leaves; 1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt (, more to taste); Fresh ground pepper (, to taste); 1 baguette (, sliced and toasted); 1/4 cup raw cashews (, soaked in water for 2 hours (*see note for quick method)); 1 1/4 cup unsweetened plant-based milk (, hot (be careful not to burn the milk)); 2 tablespoons tapioca flour/starch; 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast; 2 teaspoons lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 3/4 teaspoon sea salt

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This Vegan French Onion Soup will make you cry happy tears! It's loaded with savory flavors from caramelized onions, broth-infused bread, and bubbly gooey 'cheese'.

French Onion Soup was a childhood favorite of mine and I was kinda bummed after going vegan that I couldn't have it anymore. However, I quickly learned how easy it was to veganize. I really enjoy turning my past food memories into reality today. This Vegan French Onion Soup lets me reminisce about the past while nourishing my body, mind & soul.

Wow, that's deep! (who needs chicken soup!)

I love making soup, especially during the cooler months. They are easy to make, inexpensive, comforting, and great for make-ahead meals. They freeze really well and make great leftovers, too.

This Creamy Potato Leek Soup is another family favorite, along with my Butternut Squash & Sweet Potato Soup. They are both hearty, savory & satisfying!

Alright, back to the soup - the onions are the star of this show!

They will create a deep, rich & flavorful soup. So, give them thyme and let them do their thing. Just relax and have a glass of that red wine and watch the magic happen.

They will reach a deep golden brown color as they caramelize and they will give off a heavenly, sweet aroma in your kitchen.

They will shine!

Vegan French Onion Soup - No dairy needed

Check out that soft, gooey & stretchy cheese! Doesn't it look mouth-watering? You can have all that deliciousness without a drop of dairy.

Can you believe it?

INGREDIENTS FOR THE VEGAN MOZZARELLA CHEESE:

Raw cashews
Tapioca starch
Nutritional yeast
Non-dairy milk
Lemon Juice
Garlic powder
Salt

These healthy ingredients will make the most delicious mozzarella-like cheese ever! Just whirl it all up in a high-powered blender and heat it up on the stove for a couple of minutes.

It will start to thicken and stretch just like dairy cheese.

It's a vegan miracle!

This fabulous stretchy vegan cheese adds the perfect creamy texture to your savory soup. Just toast a baguette slice, drop it into the soup and cover with this gooey goodness.

You won't be missing the "real" cheese, I promise.

So, are you ready to try this homemade batch of loveliness? You will be happy that you did!

HOW TO MAKE VEGAN FRENCH ONION SOUP

STEP 1: In a large pot, heat the butter or oil over medium-low heat. Add the onions and sugar. Sauté until the onions are very tender & caramelized, about 40-50 minutes. Stir often to avoid sticking or burning.

STEP 2: Now add the garlic and thyme. Sauté 30-60 seconds.

STEP 3: Add the red wine and turn heat up to bring to a simmer. Now reduce heat and gently simmer on medium-low for about 10-15 minutes, or until the wine has evaporated.

STEP 4: Stir the flour into the onions. Turn the heat down to low and cook for 1 minute. Stir constantly so the flour doesn't burn.

STEP 5: Add the vegetable broth, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Turn heat up to to get things moving and turn right down to gently simmer for 10-15 minutes. When the soup is done, remove bay leaves and taste for seasoning. Add more if needed.

STEP 6: Heat the broiler to high and carefully ladle the soup into oven-safe crocks or bowls. Fill halfway and place 1-2 slices of toasted baguette into each bowl. Now add more soup, pouring directly over bread. Top each baguette slice with a big scoop of cheese and place the bowls in the oven. Broil for 2-3 minutes to slightly brown and melt the cheese. Watch carefully to avoid burning.

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