Vegetarian French onion soup. This onion soup is made vegetarian by using mushroom broth instead of beef broth. You can also make it vegan by using vegan cheese and vegan butter. It’s the perfect vegetarian comfort food.
A comforting and flavorful French onion soup. It’s the perfect warming meal to enjoy on a cold winter day.
I made this recipe vegetarian by using mushroom broth instead of beef broth. I personally prefer mushroom broth instead of vegetable broth in this recipe. It adds a delicious flavor. I also decided to use old white cheddar cheese instead of gruyère for a cheaper option. If you prefer to use gruyère, then go for it! It’s delicious and a little more traditional. If you’re like me and you’re cheap when it comes to buying cheese, then go for white cheddar. It has a strong taste and goes perfectly with the caramelized onions and mushroom broth. It’s absolutely delicious! Swiss and mozzarella would work too.
I also added a vegan options below!
First, you need to caramelize your onions. This is what takes a little more time and attention as you need to stir every few minutes for 30 minutes. With just a little patience, you’ll end up with a perfect soup. Trust me, it’s worth the time!
This is what it looks like after about 15 minutes:
And now after 30 minutes:
Your onions should be very soft and lightly golden.
Next, add the wine to deglaze.
When your onions are caramelized and you’ve added the wine, add the remaining ingredients. Bring everything to a boil, simmer for 10 minutes, then transfer to oven-safe bowls. Put a slice of fresh bread on top of your soup (I like to use my homemade bread, but fresh baguette works too!) and a generous sprinkle of cheese. I use old white cheddar, but gruyère is just as delicious and a little more traditional. Use what you have on hand!
This soup is versatile and I guarantee it will be delicious no matter what. As long as your onions are well caramelized and that you have some bread and cheese on top.
To make this recipe vegan, simply use vegan butter and your favorite vegan cheese! The Worcestershire sauce is also optional or you can use vegan Worcestershire sauce if you have it. It’s that simple.
I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as we do!
If you make this vegetarian French onion soup, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! I love to hear from you guys. And of course, if you try this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram!
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