Soupe A L’onion Gratinee (v) Recipe
vegan base • Comté croute
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Ingredients
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Soup Base
Croute and Finish
Method
Soup Base
- 1
Prepare onions
Peel and thinly slice the onions into half-moons so you have about 6 cups loosely packed slices.
- 2
Caramelize onions
In a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, heat 3 tbs vegan butter and 1 tbs olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onions, 1 tsp sugar, and 1 tsp salt. Cook, stirring frequently, until onions are deeply golden and caramelized, about 30–40 minutes. Reduce heat if onions begin to brown too quickly; scrape browned bits from the bottom occasionally.
- 3
Deglaze
When onions are richly caramelized, sprinkle 2 tbs flour over them and cook 1–2 minutes, stirring, to remove raw flour taste. Pour in 1 cup dry white wine (or 1 cup extra vegetable stock if not using wine) and scrape the pot bottom to deglaze, cooking until most of the wine has evaporated, about 2–3 minutes.
- 4
Simmer soup
Add 6 cups vegetable stock, 1 tbs soy sauce or tamari, 3 sprigs thyme, and 1 bay leaf. Bring to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 20–25 minutes to let flavors meld. Skim any foam or excess fat from the surface as needed.
- 5
Finish and adjust seasoning
Remove thyme sprigs and bay leaf. Stir in 1 tsp fresh lemon juice. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed. Keep soup hot while preparing croute.
Croute and Finish
- 6
Prepare baguette slices
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet. Brush each slice lightly with olive oil (about 2 tsp total) or spread a little vegan butter for extra flavor.
- 7
Toast croûtes
Toast the baguette slices in the oven until golden and crisp, about 8–10 minutes, flipping once for even color. Remove and set aside.
- 8
- 9
Gratiner (melt and brown cheese)
Place bowls on a baking sheet and broil 4–6 inches from the heat for 2–4 minutes, watching carefully, until the vegan cheese is melted and bubbling with golden-brown spots. Rotate the sheet if necessary for even browning.
- 10
