French Onion Soup

Ingredients

• 6 large onions, thinly sliced
• 3 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp sugar
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp plain flour
• 100ml dry white wine (optional)
• 1.2 litres beef or vegetable stock
• 1 tsp fresh thyme
• 4 slices baguette, toasted
• 100g Gruyère, grated

Instructions

1. Melt the butter with the oil in a heavy pot and add the onions and sugar.
2. Cook slowly for 35-40 minutes, stirring often, until deeply golden — this is the heart of the soup.
3. Stir in the garlic and flour and cook for 2 minutes.
4. Pour in the wine and let it bubble away, then add the stock and thyme.
5. Simmer for 20 minutes and season.
6. Ladle into oven-proof bowls, top each with a slice of baguette and a generous handful of cheese.
7. Grill until bubbling and golden.

Serving suggestions

• Eat carefully — the cheesy top is fiercely hot.

Storage & reheating

The soup keeps 3 days. Add the toast and cheese fresh before grilling.

Nutrition

Nutrition information is not yet available for this recipe. Values vary with portion size and exact ingredients — we will add verified figures here soon.

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