Vegetarian French Onion Soup

Add butter to a large pot on low heat. Heat until melted and add onions and sugar. Stir occasionally (about every 10 minutes) for one hour until onions are caramelized and reduced. 

Add white wine to pot and bring to a simmer. Add flour to create a roux. Then stir in vegetable broth. 

Add soy sauce, worcestershire sauce, balsamic glaze, bay leaves, thyme, cumin, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer so flavors marry together.

While soup is cooking, slice bread into cubed and drizzle with olive oil. Broil until golden.

Scoop soup into ramekins. Top with croutons and gruyere. Broil until cheese is melted and bubbly. 