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French Onion Soup Gratinee
French Onion Soup Gratinee
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This French Onion Soup Gratinee offers a lighter twist on the classic, using red onions and vegetarian ingredients for rich flavor without the heaviness. The surprising addition of nutritional yeast and Kitchen Bouquet creates deep umami notes traditionally achieved with beef broth. Topped with crusty French bread and melted cheese, this soup delivers that irresistible combination of sweet caramelized onions and gooey cheese that makes French onion soup a beloved comfort food classic.
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Ingredients
4 cups red onion, thinly sliced lengthwise
1 tablespoon port wine
1 cup water
1 tablespoon ketchup
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (available at health food stores)
2 tablespoons nutritional yeast (available at health food stores)

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4 tablespoons Kitchen Bouquet
2 cups fat-free vegetable broth
6 pieces French bread, sliced diagonally 1/2 inch thick
1/2 cup shredded fat-free Swiss cheese
1/2 cup grated fat-free parmesan cheese
Finely chopped parsley
Directions
Heat oven to 350 degrees.
In a large skillet, sauté onions in port wine for 7 minutes over medium heat, until soft.
Add water, ketchup, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, yeast, Kitchen Bouquet and broth.
Bring to a boil and simmer, covered, for 5 minutes.
Ladle 1 cup soup into a serving bowl and top with 1 bread slice and 2 tablespoons each of Swiss and parmesan cheese. Place bowl in oven, and bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes, until cheese is melted and soup is bubbling.
Sprinkle with finely chopped parsley, if desired.
Servings\Yield
6 servings
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Per Serving - Calories: 180; Total Fat: 1.5g (Saturated Fat: 0g); Cholesterol: 1mg; Sodium: 690mg; Total Carbohydrates: 30g (Dietary Fiber: 3g, Sugars: 8g); Protein: 11g
*Nutrition information is provided as a general estimate only. Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients, and is based on available nutrient data. Variations may occur based on ingredient brands and preparation methods.
🧑‍🍳 The Cook:  Carol Jancsi 🔑 Keywords: soups, French, onions
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French Onion Soup Gratinee was added on January 30, 2009 and last updated on October 15, 2025.
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