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French Onion Soup

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Indulge in a symphony of flavours with this vegan and paleo-friendly French Onion Soup. Get the recipe on my blog, Ethivegan. Photo: © Edward Daniel. All rights reserved.

Caramelised onions with earthy thyme, wine, aged balsamic and topped with gooey cheesy croutons; French Onion Soup.

Get drooling with some wholesome broth in your pecker.  And, devour in delight.

This dish will overthrow your belief that vegan food can’t be made with super scrumptious.

When to Make This Recipe:

Make this

  • when you’re looking to impress your guests with a sophisticated and classical dish that will elevate your dinner parties
  • when you’re craving a cosy and comforting meal to enjoy while curled up with a good book
  • when you’re seeking a hearty and warming dish to savour on a frosty day, as you lounge into your sofa
  • when you want to experience the rich and wholesome flavours of traditional French cuisine
What Inspired Me:

I was inspired to make this recipe when discovering a bountiful haul of onions from the Bull Ring Open Market, brought back by an ex-beau.  With so many onions on hand, we knew we had to create something truly special, and French Onion Soup was the perfect solution.

Recipe Highlights:
  • Vegan and paleo-friendly, this soup can be enjoyed by those with various dietary requirements
  • Made with caramelized onions, thyme, wine, and aged balsamic, this dish is a symphony of rich and earthy flavours
  • The addition of homemade vegetable stock and gooey, cheesy croutons takes this soup to the next level of comfort and indulgence
  • A classic French dish that can be enjoyed year-round, this soup is perfect for cozy nights in or sophisticated dinner parties
What equipment to use:

For this recipe, I suggest:

Stove

What to do next:

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French Onion Soup

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Serves: 4 Prep Time: Cooking Time:
Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat
Rating: 5.0/5
( 1 voted )

Ingredients

  • 1kg onions
  • 1tsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1tsp raw unrefined sugar cane
  • 1.2litre water
  • 200ml white wine (or use red wine, if unavailable)
  • small bunch of thyme sprigs
  • 1 medium potato, quartered
  • 1 carrot, peeled and cut in half
  • 1 parsnip, peeled and cut in half
  • 2 sticks of celery
  • 1 French baguette sliced
  • Some vegan cheese
  • 1tbs sherry vinegar

Instructions

  1. In a large pan, sauté the onions in oil over a medium heat for a couple of minutes.
  2. Roughly cut a piece of parchment paper measured to cover the surface of the onions. Add the sugar and balsamic vinegar.  Damp in filtered water and lay on top of the onions. Stir occasionally, removing the parchment paper as needed. The onions should brown and caramelise.  Cook for about 45 minutes over a medium heat. When the parchment paper starts getting dry, resoak in water and return.
  3. Discard the parchment paper. Bind the thyme with string and add the water, white wine, potato, carrot, parsnip and celery and bring to the boil. Reduce to heat and gently simmer for about 45 minutes, stirring as necessary.
  4. Switch off the heat. Remove the stems of the thyme, potato, carrot, parsnip and celery and discard.
  5. Cut the baguette into one-inch strips – as required. Grill one side and when it comes to the other side, grate some cheese on top and return to the grill.
  6. When ready to serve the soup, add in the sherry vinegar, season to taste, ladle into bowls and layer the crouton on top.

 

 

 

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