Daniel Ayala
@daayal
Vegetarian French Onion Soup Delight
A rich and flavorful vegetarian twist on the classic French onion soup, featuring caramelized onions, savory mushroom broth, and topped with melted Gruyère and Parmesan cheese on toasted baguette slices.
Details
- Cuisine:french
- Diet:vegetarian
- Difficulty:hard
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Occasion:new-year
- Ingredients:18
- Views:5
Recipe Information
- Prep time25 min.
- Cook time2 min.
- Total time27 min.
- Servings4
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons
- 2 tablespoons
- 2 large, thinly sliced
- 2 large, thinly sliced
- 2 teaspoons
- 1 teaspoon
- 4 cups
- 2/3 cup
- 1 tablespoon
- 2 teaspoons
- 2 teaspoons
- 2
- 1 tablespoon
- 1 (1 ounce) piece
- to taste
- 8
- 3/4 cup
- 1/2 cup
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Vegetarian French Onion Soup Delight.
Step 1
Begin by melting a generous amount of butter and olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Step 2
Introduce the sliced red and sweet onions, seasoning them with kosher salt and a touch of sugar.
Step 3
Stir frequently as the onions transform into a tender, caramelized delight over the course of about 45 minutes.
Step 4
Once they reach that perfect golden hue, pour in the mushroom broth, fino dry sherry, vegan Worcestershire sauce, dried parsley, herbes de Provence, and bay leaves.
Step 5
Allow this fragrant mixture to come to a gentle simmer, letting it cook on medium-low heat for 45 to 60 minutes, filling your kitchen with an irresistible aroma.
Step 6
After simmering, lower the heat and remove the bay leaves.
Step 7
Stir in balsamic vinegar and taste, adjusting the seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
Step 8
For an extra depth of flavor, submerge a Parmesan cheese rind into the soup, letting it infuse for another 20 minutes without stirring.
Step 9
While the soup is bubbling away, preheat your oven's broiler and arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet.
Step 10
Toast them under the broiler for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until they achieve a lovely golden brown.
Step 11
Once toasted, set them aside.
Step 12
After the 20 minutes have passed, carefully extract the cheese rind from the pot and discard it.
Step 13
Ladle the soup into four oven-safe bowls, generously sprinkling each with Gruyère and Parmesan cheese.
Step 14
Top each bowl with two baguette slices, then add a final layer of Gruyère and Parmesan on top of the bread.
Step 15
Place the bowls on a baking sheet and slide them under the broiler in your preheated oven.
Step 16
Watch closely as the cheese melts and bubbles, turning a beautiful golden brown in about 3 to 5 minutes.
Step 17
Serve immediately and enjoy the comforting warmth of this delicious soup.