Easy Vegetarian French Onion Soup - Budget Friendly - No Crocks Needed!

Gruyère cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: mozzarella

Low-fat cheese reduces calories while mozzarella is often more affordable.

white wine

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Vegetable broth maintains flavor while apple cider vinegar offers acidity at a lower cost.

Slice 2 large onions into thin strips.

Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat.

Add sliced onions and sprinkle with salt; cook until golden brown.

Chop shallots and garlic and set aside.

Once onions are golden, add chopped shallots, garlic, and baby Bella mushrooms.

Season with cumin, paprika, chili powder, and more salt.

Add red wine to deglaze the pan, then add vegetable stock and a little water.

Simmer the soup for about 30 minutes.

Prepare crustinis using sliced French bread and mozzarella cheese under the broiler until gooey and bubbling.

Serve by placing toasted bread and cheese over the bowl of soup.

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