Vegetarian French Onion Soup
A rich, comforting vegetarian take on French onion soup made with slow-caramelised onions, herbs, and a golden, cheesy topping — perfect for cosy nights and effortless hosting.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter
- olive oil (as required)
- 4-5 onions, sliced lengthwise
- 3-4 cloves minced garlic
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 sprig of rosemary/ thyme
- salt & black pepper
- 3½ cups stock/ water
- 1-1½ tbsp soy sauce
Instructions
- Heat a generous knob of butter + a glug of olive oil in a large pot.
- Add 4-5 onions, sliced lengthwise . Generously salt the onions and cook, stirring regularly until the onions have softened to a golden brown perfection.
- When the onions are almost fully caramelised, stir in 3-4 cloves of minced garlic.
- Add a splash of balsamic vinegar , mixing gently. Then add 2 bay leaves, a sprig of rosemary/ thyme & a hefty crack of black pepper.
- Pour in 3.5 cups of stock/ water, stirring to combine. Then add a splash of soy sauce (our secret ingredient!).
- Let the soup come to a simmer, taste and adjust seasonings.
- Now ladle the soup into oven-proof bowls. Top with lightly-toasted crusty bread and grated cheese of choice.
- Bake/ broil / grill until the cheese has melted and DIVE IN!
