Description
A hearty vegetarian twist on the classic bistro soup, featuring caramelized onions and tender green lentils topped with cheesy toasted baguette.
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried green lentils, rinsed
- 4 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth + 1 tsp apple cider vinegar (wine substitute)
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 10 slices French baguette
- 1 cup Gruyere cheese, shredded
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Slice the onions into thin half-moons after removing skins and ends.
- Heat butter and olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, then add onions and cook for 40-45 minutes until deeply caramelized and golden brown.
- Stir in garlic and flour, cooking for 2 minutes while stirring constantly to coat the onions.
- Add the 6 cups of broth, the broth/vinegar mixture, balsamic vinegar, Italian seasoning, and dried lentils to the pot.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to low, simmering for 20-25 minutes until lentils are tender.
- While soup simmers, place baguette slices on a baking sheet, top with shredded Gruyere, and broil for 1-2 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Ladle soup into bowls and top with the cheesy bread before serving.
Notes
Green or French lentils work best as they hold their shape. Traditional wine has been replaced with broth and vinegar for acidity.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Resting Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 1 hr 15 min
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl with toast
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Lentil French Onion Soup, vegetarian french onion soup, healthy soup recipe, lentil recipes