Creamy Onion Soup with Horseradish Béchamel Toast
I have a soft spot for the classic French Onion Soup – the one that is rich in caramelized onion flavors swimming in a dark and succulent beef broth and topped with toast and perhaps some melted comte cheese.
Ok, I know this French classic isn’t exactly stylish now, but I decided to refresh it and bring it back…in vegan form!
The base of the soup stays the same – it is packed with slowly caramelized onions. I replaced the traditional rich meat broth with an equally rich umami broth…and a hint of sherry of course. The
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I have a soft spot for the classic French Onion Soup – the one that is rich in caramelized onion flavors swimming in a dark and succulent beef broth and topped with toast and perhaps some melted comte cheese.
Ok, I know this French classic isn’t exactly stylish now, but I decided to refresh it and bring it back…in vegan form!
The base of the soup stays the same – it is packed with slowly caramelized onions. I replaced the traditional rich meat broth with an equally rich umami broth…and a hint of sherry of course. The toast is lathered with vegan béchamel that I gratinated and flavored with shredded fresh horseradish.
This is a simple and inexpensive soup to make. It is rich in flavor and oh so satisfying to enjoy when the weather turns cold and you crave food that warms your bones and satisfies your need for a bit of indulgence.
Difficulty: simple
Yield: makes about 6-8 servings