Name: Vegan French Onion Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 65 min
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 tbsp vegan butter ((*see notes)); 5 medium onions (sliced); 3-4 garlic cloves (minced); 1/2 cup red wine ((*see notes)); 1/2 cup red lentils ((*see notes)); 5 cups vegetable broth; 1 1/2 tsp fresh thyme (or 1/2 tsp dried); 2 bay leaves; 1 1/2 tsp sea salt (or more to taste); Black ground pepper (to taste); 1 tbsp tamari (or soy sauce); 1/2 baguette (or bread of choice (gluten-free if needed)); 6 oz vegan cheese (of choice)