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French Onion Soup

A savoury and hearty old favourite, this recipe for Onion Soup is a filling choice for a mid-winter's snack.

Dish Summary

Preparation

1. Melt the butter in a heavy saucepan and add the onion. Cook the onion over low heat stirring occasionally for 25 minutes or until the onions are deep golden brown and begin to caramelize.

2. Add the garlic and flour and continue stirring for another 2 minutes. Add slowly the broth and wine while stirring and bring to a boil. Add the bay leaf and thyme sprigs and season to taste with salt and pepper. Put a lid on the pan and let simmer for 25 minutes. Remove the bay leaf and thyme sprigs and taste the soup. Preheat the grill.

3. Toast the baguette slices, spread them on the 6 soup bowls and ladle the soup over it. Sprinkle with grated Gruyere cheese and put the soup under the grill until the cheese is golden and melted. Then serve immediately.

Serves 6

Ingredients

· 50 g butter

· 750 g onions, thinly sliced

· 2 cloves garlic, minced

· 45 g flour

· 2 litres beef or chicken stock

· 250 ml white wine

· 1 bay leaf

· 2 sprigs thyme

· salt and pepper

· 12 slices baguette

· 100 g Gruyere, grated

15 min preparation + 1 hour cooking