Plant Based French Onion Soup Food

PLANT-BASED FRENCH ONION SOUP

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onions in the hot oil until deeply browned, but not burned, 30 to 45 minutes.
• Combine onions, water, and garlic in a pot. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until flavors combine, about 20 minutes. Reduce heat to very low. Stir in tamari and vegetable broth powder. Cook for 5 minutes.

FRENCH ONION SOUP

Steps:

• In a large, heavy pot or casserole over high heat, heat the oil until almost smoking. Add the onions and reduce heat to medium. Cook the onions for about 30 minutes, or until they are soft and an even deep golden brown; stir frequently with a wooden spoon and scrape up all the browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Pour in the wine, raise heat to high, and boil until the soup is reduced by 2/3. Stir in the stock or broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Preheat the broiler. Place 8 deep ovenproof soup bowls or crocks on a baking sheet. Ladle the soup into bowls, add a slice of the bread to each bowl, and sprinkle the shredded cheese on top. Broil for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the cheese is golden and bubbling. Serve immediately.

FRENCH ONION SOUP

Steps:

• Heat a heavy saucepan over moderate heat with the butter and oil. When the butter has melted, stir in the onions, cover, and cook slowly until tender and translucent, about 10 minutes. Blend in the salt and sugar, increase the heat to medium high, and let the onions brown, stirring frequently until they are a dark walnut color, 25 to 30 minutes.
• Sprinkle the flour and cook slowly, stirring, for another 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat, let cool a moment, then whisk in 2 cups of hot stock. When well blended, bring to the simmer, adding the rest of the stock, Cognac, and wine. Cover loosely, and simmer very slowly 1 1/2 hours, adding a little water if the liquid reduces too much. Taste for seasoning
• Divide the soup among 4 ovenproof bowls. Arrange toast on top of soup and sprinkle generously with grated cheese. Place bowls on a cookie sheet and place under a preheated broiler until cheese melts and forms a crust over the tops of the bowls. Serve immediately.