One-Pot French Onion Soup Pasta

Vegan One-Pot French Onion Soup Pasta is a delicious and high-carb French onion soup dish. This recipe blends the flavors of caramelized onions, savory vegetable broth, and aromatic spices with pasta. The dish’s one-pot style simplifies both cooking and serving. It’s a filling and cozy dish that works well for any mealtime. Additionally, this recipe is very flexible, so you can customize it with different herbs, veggies, or spices. This Vegan One-Pot French Onion Soup Pasta is also easy to scale up or down because it is ideal for large gatherings or dinners. Any person hunting for a nice plant-based lunch should try this recipe. Let’s prepare a delightful dish.

STATS:

• Cook time: thirty-five mins
• Prep time: ten mins
• Total time: forty-five mins
• Servings 4

EQUIPMENT:

• Large pot
• Cooking spatula
• Bowl (to serve the dish)

INGREDIENTS:

• Large finely sliced yellow onion 2
• Minced garlic cloves 3
• Vegan-friendly dry white wine 1/2 cup
• Vegetable broth 2 1/2 to 3 cups
• Olive oil 1 to 2 tbsps
• Vegan-friendly Sherry vinegar 1 tbsp
• Fresh thyme 3 to 4 sprigs
• Bay leaf 1
• Short pasta of choice 8 oz.
• Salt 1/4 tsp, or to taste
• Crushed black pepper, to flavor
• Dairy-free cream 2 to 3 tbsp

INGREDIENT NOTES:

Onion:

• I used two large onions, you can use three large yellow onions to make this recipe more oniony. Although sweet onions provide a sweeter and more delicious flavor. Spanish onions and yellow onions are also excellent choices for caramelization. Red onions are also effective, although they may impact the original taste of the sauce.

Garlic clove:

• You can add garlic to your taste.

White wine:

• It adds an appealing richness to the flavor and is particularly helpful for a sauce that is cooked instantly. Sauvignon Blanc is one example of a dry wine that is suitable for vegans.

Sherry:

• It is used to give the pasta a French-style flavor.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Grease the large pot with one to two tablespoons of olive oil.
2. Warm this non-stick pot to a medium flame.
3. After that, add sliced onions and a pinch of salt to this pot.
4. Mix and simmer it on a medium flame for thirteen to eighteen minutes until dull golden.
5. Next, mix minced garlic with the onions. Cook it for sixty to one-twenty seconds.
6. Then, add dry white wine and simmer for another 2 to 3 minutes until the wine is absorbed into the onion mixture.
7. Now, add other items such as dry pasta, thyme sprigs, sherry vinegar, vegetable broth, and bay leaf.
8. Toss to combine them and ensure that the broth covers all the pasta.
9. Simmer the pasta over medium flame for twelve minutes or until thoroughly done.
10. During cooking, stir the pasta using a cooking spatula to avoid stickiness.
11. After cooking, add the dairy-free cream and taste the dish.
12. Mix black pepper and salt to flavor.
13. The tasty pasta onion soup is ready.
14. Shift this pasta soup to a bowl and garnish it with black pepper.
15. Serve the tasty pasta with a vegan bread slice.

VARIATIONS:

Vegetables:

• We can utilize different types of vegetables like baby spinach, mushrooms, zucchini, or green peas. We will saute the onions first, then add all the vegetables.

Sherry vinegar:

• The flavor of pasta soup can be improved by adding a small amount of vegan-friendly brand of Worcestershire sauce instead of sherry vinegar. Additional suggestions include using apple cider vinegar, brandy, or balsamic vinegar.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS

Lentil Burger:

• Serve the pasta with vegan lentil burgers.

Roasted vegetable skewers:

• Pair the pasta with colorful roasted vegetable skewers made with marinated tofu, bell peppers, onions, and mushrooms.

Falafel bowl:

• Enjoy this dish with a crispy vegan falafel bowl.

Stew:

• Pair it with a wholesome and healthy lentil or vegetable soup.

Grilled wraps:

• Grilled vegetable wraps made with hummus, lettuce, and tomato go well with this recipe.

Eggplant parmesan:

• Serve the pasta soup with baked eggplant parmesan.

TIPS:

• Choose the right onions because they are the base of the dish.
• Use a flavorful and low-sodium store-bought vegetable broth for a rich base.
• Select only short pasta shapes like penne that cook quickly and absorb the sauce well.
• Use a vegan-friendly wine to add richness to the dish.
• Mix the dairy-free cream at the final stage of cooking to avoid coagulating.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

Fridge:

• Store the remaining pasta soup in an airtight box and refrigerate it for one to two days.

Freezer:

• Save the leftover pasta dish in the freezer for fifty to ninety days.

Reheating:

• To rewarm, add a small amount of vegetable broth, then heat the chilled pasta soup in a microwave oven or stovetop.

FAQs:

What kind of pasta works best in this recipe?

• This dish works nicely with short, robust pasta shapes such as farfalle, penne, bow ties, macaroni, rigatoni, ziti, orecchiette, or fusilli.

Why is the sherry vinegar used?

• The sherry vinegar balances the richness of the onions and gives the meal a tangy, slightly sweet flavor.

Which garnishes go well with this dish?

• Great choices include toasted bread crumbs, vegan cheese, and fresh herbs like chives, oregano, or parsley.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION/SERVING:

Total Quantity 4 servings
Total Calories 278 kcal
Carbohydrates 52 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Protein 8 g
Sugar 6 g
Total Fat 2 g
Sodium 600 mg
Iron 1 mg