Name: French Onion Soup
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lb. onions (7–8 small ones), very thinly sliced; 3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling; Kosher salt; 6 garlic cloves, sliced; ½ cup dry white wine; 4 thick slices sourdough bread; 2 oz. sharp cheddar cheese, shredded; Sliced chives and finely ground black pepper (for serving)

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Onions, garlic, oil, wine, and salt are all it takes to make a rich vegan broth that still evokes the classic version. And we just couldn’t resist toasting some sharp cheese on bread to drop into the bowls.

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