SERVES 6
PREP TIME: 30 minutes (not including time to
make Smoky Gouda Cheese Sauce)
ACTIVE TIME: 60 minutes
4 tablespoons vegan butter (soy-free if necessary)
6 medium yellow onions, halved and very thinly
sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
2 bay leaves
1 cup vegan dry white wine
2 tablespoons oat flour (certified gluten-free if
necessary)
2 quarts low-sodium vegetable broth
1 tablespoon nutritional yeast, optional
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 vegan baguette, sliced (gluten-free if necessary)
Smoked Gouda Cheese Sauce, “Melty” Variation
(see Tip)
Chopped fresh parsley, optional
1. Melt the butter in a large pot or Dutch oven
over medium heat. Add the onions and cook for
20 to 25 minutes, stirring every so often, until
browned and caramelized. Add the garlic, thyme, and bay leaves and cook for 2 to 3 minutes more, until
the garlic is fragrant. Add the wine and cook, stirring occasionally, until the liquid has been absorbed. Add
the oat flour and cook, stirring constantly, until the flour is no longer visible, about 2 minutes.
2. Add the broth and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for about 15 minutes, until thickened.
Add the nutritional yeast (if using), salt, and pepper. Remove from the heat and discard the bay leaves.
3. Preheat the oven broiler. Arrange six small ovenproof bowls or ramekins on a baking sheet. Pour the
soup into the bowls. Place 1 or 2 baguette slices on top of the soup. Spoon the cheese sauce over the
bread. Place the baking sheet with the bowls under the broiler. Broil for 3 to 4 minutes, until the cheese is
browned and bubbly. Remove from the heat and sprinkle with parsley (if using). Serve immediately.
Leftover soup will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for 2 to 3 days.
TIP
Heating the cheese sauce will take 5 to 7 minutes, so I suggest preparing it while the soup is simmering.
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