French Onion Soup
A rich, comforting French onion soup with deeply caramelized onions, a splash of white wine and a cheesy toasted topping—perfect as a warming starter or side.
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
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Ingredients
main
- 50 g butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1000 g onion
- 1 tsp sugar
- 4 pcs garlic clove
- 2 tbsp plain flour
- 250 ml dry white wine
- 1000 ml beef stock
- 4 pcs bread, sliced
- 140 g gruyère
Directions
- Melt the butter with the oil in a large heavy-based pan.
- Add the onions and fry with the lid on for 10 minutes until soft.
- Sprinkle in the sugar and cook for 20 minutes more, stirring frequently, until caramelised and golden.
- Add the garlic for the final few minutes of the onions' cooking time.
- Sprinkle in the flour and stir well.
- Increase the heat and gradually add the wine, stirring continuously, then add the hot stock.
- Cover and simmer for 15–20 minutes.
- Turn on the grill and toast the bread.
- Ladle the soup into heatproof bowls, place a slice or two of toast on top, pile on the cheese and grill until melted (or grill cheese-topped toasts separately and place on top).