Soupe à l'Oignon Végétalienne

Soupe à l'Oignon Végétalienne is a warm and comforting French onion soup made without animal products, featuring sweet caramelized onions and hearty vegetable broth. Topped with crusty bread and a sprinkle of vegan cheese, it's a delightful way to start your day.

Ingredients

• Onion - 3 medium, thinly sliced
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Vegetable broth - 500 ml
• Dried thyme - 1 teaspoon
• Bay leaf - 1
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Baguette - 2 slices
• Vegan cheese - 50 grams, grated (optional)
• Fresh parsley - for garnish

Steps

1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
2. Add the sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 15-20 minutes until they are golden brown and caramelized.
3. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
4. Pour in the vegetable broth, and add the dried thyme, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer and let it cook for 10 minutes.
5. While the soup simmers, toast the baguette slices until golden brown.
6. Remove the bay leaf from the soup and adjust seasoning as needed.
7. Ladle the soup into bowls, top each with a slice of toasted baguette, and sprinkle with vegan cheese if using.
8. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 250
• Protein: 6 g
• Carbs: 35 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 700 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in antioxidants from onions, which can help reduce inflammation.
• Low in calories, making it a light yet satisfying option for breakfast.

Tags