French onion soup…

A favourite. A savoury soup with caramelised onions. Rich in flavours, tender taste.

• 50g butter
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1kg onion – halved, thinly sliced
• 1 tsp sugar
• 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp plain flour
• 250ml dry white wine
• Hot strongly-flavoured beef stock
• 4-8 slices French bread 
• 140g gruyère, finely grated

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1. Melt 50g butter with 1 tbsp olive oil in heavy-based pan

2. Add 1kg halved, thinly sliced onions

3. Fry with lid on for 10 mins until soft

4. Sprinkle 1 tsp sugar, cook for 20 mins, stir until caramelised
5. Onions golden, full of flavour, soft
6. Add 4 thinly sliced garlic cloves, sprinkle 2 tbsp plain flour, stir
7. Increase heat, keep stirring, add 250ml dry white wine
8. Followed by hot strongly flavoured beef stock. Cover, simmer for 20 mins
9. To serve turn on grill, slices of French bread. Ladle soup in heatproof bowls
10. Put a slice of toast on top of bowl, sprinkle 140g finely grated gruyère cheese
11. Grill until melted
12. Ready to serve

Trying to cook today…