French Onion Soup RecipeSoupe a L'oignon
This French onion soup recipe is such a French classic - it's hard to believe it's such and easy french onion soup to make. It's very economical and provides lots of nourishment for your family especially on a cold winters day. There are some very quick recipes for onion soup but they don't do it justice. With this recipe you will have a delicious mouth-watering golden soup to be proud of and they will definitely come back for more! You will love it! Ingredients For about 6 - 8 servings you will need: 4 large onions 2 level tablespoons (30 grams) of flour 2 level tablespoons (30 grams) butter 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 - 4 garlic cloves finely chopped 1 tsp sugar (helps the onions to turn golden brown) 1/2 tsp dried thyme 1/2 cups (1/4 pint) dry white wine 1 tsp salt 8 cups (3 pints )of boiling chicken broth or beef broth - to make your own please go to
how to make chicken stock
For the garnish: 1 slice of thick French hard toasted bread per person 1 garlic clove, peeled from its shirt 2 cups (8 ozs) Swiss grated cheese or parmesan
Method • Heat oil and butter over medium heat. • Add chopped onions and cook slowly in covered saucepan for 15 minutes. • Remove lid and stir in the garlic, thyme salt and sugar. • Cook for about 40 minutes, stirring frequently until the onions have turned a lovely golden brown colour. • Remove from heat whilst you stir in the flour until it is well blended. • Return to the heat and gradually stir in the boiling stock and the white wine. • Season to taste. • Simmer the soup, partially covered, for about another 40 minutes. • Taste again and season if needed. • Stir in brandy. Prepare the hard toast by rubbing each piece with the garlic clove. When ready to serve, pour into a soup tureen or soup cups, over the rounds of bread. Pass the cheese round separately so each person can take what they want to sprinkle over the toast.
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