Vegetarian French Onion Soup Recipe

This authentic vegetarian French Onion Soup recipe wouldn't be out of place in a little backstreet Parisian bistro. Rich, sweet and full of flavor, it's perfect served with some chunky cheese-topped French bread croutons.

Preparation Time 5 mins - Cooking Time 35 mins - Serves 4

4 large onions, halved and then cut into medium slices

1 liter of vegetable stock

3 teaspoons light muscovado sugar

8 small slices of French bread, sliced diagonally

60g grated cheddar cheese

45g butter

Salt and pepper to season

To thicken sauce (optional)

4 tablespoons cold water

4 tablespoons cornflour

Method

1. Melt the butter in a large saucepan and add the chopped onions. Saute for 5 minutes until the onions start to soften slightly.

2. Next, sprinkle the sugar into the onions and continue to saute for a further 10 minutes, stirring continuously.

3. Next, add the stock to the onions, bring to the boil, cover and simmer over a low heat for 15-18 minutes. Check the consistency of the soup. If happy, serve. If you prefer a thicker consistency, mix the cornflour in a bowl with the cold water, add into the soup and simmer for 3 minutes, stirring well.

4. Lastly, approximately 5 minutes before the soup is ready, sprinkle the grated cheese onto one side of the French bread slices and pop under a hot grill until the cheese is melted and bubbling.

5. Pour the soup into warmed bowls and place 2 of the cheese croutons on top of each. Enjoy immediately.

Variations

You can use any cheese you prefer for the French bread croutons. The sweet, nutty taste of Emmental also works particularly well with this vegetarian French onion soup dish.

Top Tip

To ensure optimal freshness when buying onions, make sure they still have their skins intact and that there are no signs of any moisture or soft spots.

Nutrition Nugget

Onions are a particularly good source of flavonoids, which are believed to provide protection against cardiovascular disease.

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