French-Onion-Style White Bean Soup

French onion soup is traditionally made with beef broth, but this vegetarian version uses white beans for added creaminess and protein.

This is vegetarian, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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French-Onion-Style White Bean Soup

Cooking Method: Saute, Simmer Cuisine: French Courses: Lunch, Soup, Vegetarian Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 45 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 16 ounce White beans
• 2 medium Onion
• 4 clove Garlic cloves
• 4 cup Vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon Thyme
• 2 leaf Bay leaf
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 4 ounce Gruyere cheese
• 4 slice Baguette

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions and garlic, and sauté until onions are caramelized, about 15 minutes.
2. Add thyme, bay leaf, and white beans to the pot. Stir to combine.
3. Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
4. Remove bay leaf from the pot. Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth.
5. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
6. Preheat the broiler. Ladle the soup into oven-safe bowls. Top with slices of baguette and grated Gruyere cheese.
7. Place the bowls under the broiler until the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 2-3 minutes.
8. Let the soup rest for 10 minutes before serving.
9. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5g8%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 5g

Protein 10g20%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.