Vegetarian French Onion Soup

Submitted by jaclyniicole

"This recipe of French onion soup is vegetarian but the flavors are just as bold as the original. By caramelizing the onions, deglazing with white wine, and adding a bit of extra spice--you won't miss the meat. This recipe can also be made vegan with the absence of cheese or introducing a cheese alternative to the top. "

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photo by Jonathan Melendez

Ready In:: 1hr 5mins
Ingredients:: 10
Serves:: 6-8

ingredients

4 medium sized white onions
¹⁄₄ cup canola oil
2 teaspoons salt
¹⁄₂ teaspoon ground black pepper
¹⁄₄ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
¹⁄₄ cup white wine
1 quart vegetable broth
1 teaspoon Gravy Master (optional)
1 teaspoon minced garlic
10 dried bay leaves

directions

Thinly slice onions into half-moon shapes.
Add canola oil to a pot and place over medium heat (the pot I used holds 8 quarts--but a smaller sized would have worked as well).
Stir the onions to coat them with the oil.
Add salt, ground black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
Stir occasionally for 20 minutes.
Deglaze pan with white wine and cook for another 10 minutes.
Add 1/4 cup of water at a time if onions begin to stick to the bottom of the pan too often to prevent burning.
After cooking onions for a total of 30 minutes, add vegetable broth, Gravy Master, minced garlic, and bay leaves.
Simmer over medium-low heat for 20 to 25 minutes.
Serve with toasted, cheesy bread. Or not! Either way, I hope you enjoy.