Vegan french onion soup

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 4 medium Yellow onions
• 4 cloves Garlic cloves
• 4 cups Vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
• 1 leaf Bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 whole Baguette
• 1 cup Vegan cheese
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

2. 2

   Slice the yellow onions and add them to the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 20-25 minutes until they are caramelized and golden brown.

3. 3

   Mince the garlic cloves and add them to the pot. Cook for an additional 2 minutes until fragrant.

4. 4

   Stir in the tomato paste, dried thyme, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper.

5. 5

   Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat and let it cook for 20 minutes.

6. 6

   While the soup simmers, slice the baguette into 1-inch thick slices and toast them until golden brown.

7. 7

   Remove the bay leaf from the soup and ladle the soup into bowls.

8. 8

   Top each bowl with a slice of toasted baguette and sprinkle with vegan cheese.

9. 9

   Place the bowls under the broiler for 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

10. 10

    Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.