French Onion Gnocchi Soup Recipe - Forks Over Knives

Ingredients

• 4 shallots, thinly sliced
• ⅓ cup apple cider vinegar
• 2 teaspoons pure cane sugar
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil (optional, <a href="#h-tips">learn more</a>)
• 3 large sweet onions, thinly sliced (6 cups)
• 3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
• 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 2 teaspoons vegan Worcestershire sauce
• 12 oz. whole wheat gnocchi, such as Nocca brand
• 1 15-oz. can no-salt-added navy beans, rinsed and drained (1½ cups)
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 4 1-oz. slices whole grain artisan bread, toasted