Dairy-Free Creamy Onion Soup
Indulge in the velvety richness of this Dairy-Free Creamy Onion Soup, a plant-based twist on a classic comfort food. Perfectly caramelized yellow onions and fragrant garlic form the base of this soul-warming dish, while full-fat coconut milk adds a luscious, creamy texture without the need for dairy. A harmonious blend of thyme, a hint of apple cider vinegar, and the umami kick of nutritional yeast elevate every spoonful. Made with simple, wholesome ingredients like vegetable broth and finished with the fresh brightness of parsley, this soup is not only vegan and gluten-free but also irresistibly satisfying. Ready in under an hour, it’s the ideal cozy meal to serve on a chilly evening.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 large yellow onions
- 3 each garlic cloves
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup coconut milk (full-fat)
- 1 teaspoon thyme leaves
- 1 each bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Peel and thinly slice the yellow onions. Mince the garlic cloves.
In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the sliced onions to the pot and sauté for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are soft and caramelized.
Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a simmer.
Add the coconut milk, thyme leaves, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper to the pot.
Stir in the nutritional yeast and apple cider vinegar.
Let the soup simmer gently for 15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Remove the bay leaf and use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. Alternatively, transfer the soup to a blender in batches to blend thoroughly.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1469 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 93.9 g | 120% | |
| Saturated Fat | 57.3 g | 286% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4679 mg | 203% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 137.2 g | 50% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.1 g | 108% | |
| Total Sugars | 47.9 g | ||
| Protein | 35.5 g | 71% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 364 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 15.8 mg | 88% | |
| Potassium | 3637 mg | 77% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
