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