Ninja Foodi Vegan French Onion Soup with Crispy Grilled Cheese Croutons
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Recipe type: Entree
Cuisine: vegan, easy
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Serves: 4
 
Ingredients
Soup
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 medium yellow onions, thinly sliced
  • 4 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 tablespoon vegan worcestershire
  • 1 tablespoon tamari
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • salt and black pepper, to taste
Grilled Cheese Croutons
  • 4 slices of bread
  • 2 slices vegan cheddar
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • *optional garnish- fresh parsley
Instructions
  1. On the Foodi, select SEAR/SAUTE and set to MD:HI. Let the it preheat for 5 minutes.
  2. Add the olive oil, onions and garlic to the pot and saute for 10 minutes, until lightly browned.
  3. Add the vegetable broth, worchestershire sauce, tamari, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper. Assemble the pressure lid, making sure the pressure release valve is in the SEAL position.
  4. Select PRESSURE and set to HIGH. Set the time to 15 minutes and select START/STOP to begin.
  5. While the soup cooks, prepare the grilled cheese croutons by assembling 2 sandwiches with the bread and cheese. Brush the tops of the sandwiches with olive oil. Slice the sandwiches into 1-inch cubes to make croutons. Set aside.
  6. When the pressure cooking is finished, quick release the pressure by moving the pressure release valve to the VENT position. Carefully remove the lid when the unit has finished releasing pressure.
  7. Arrange the croutons over the top of the soup. Close the crisping lid. Select BROIL and set the time to 14 minutes (open the lid to check if the croutons are crispy after 10 minutes). Select START/STOP to begin.
  8. When the cooking is finished, remove the lid and serve warm.
Recipe by The Colorful Kitchen at https://thecolorfulkitchen.com/2018/11/16/ninja-foodi-vegan-french-onion-soup-with-crispy-grilled-cheese-croutons/