French Onion Soup Recipe
Introduction
Earthy, bold, and brimming with flavour, there’s nothing quite like a bowl of classic French onion soup to warm you up. Slow-cooked caramelised onion creates a rich, sweet base that’s perfectly balanced with a full-bodied broth. Topped with slices of toasted French Breadstick and bubbling melted Gruyere, this rustic French soup delivers comfort with every spoonful. It’s a simple, satisfying recipe that transforms a handful of everyday ingredients into something special.
Ingredients
Method
1
Peel the brown onions and slice as thinly as you can, either using a sharp knife or a mandoline
2
Place the butter and sliced onions in a large, heavy-based pot, turn the heat on to medium and stir until the butter has completely melted.
3
Cook the onions over medium heat, stirring every few minutes, for around 45 minutes or until the onions are deeply browned; this deep caramelisation will enhance the flavour of your finished soup
4
Once the onions are ready, add in the Worcestershire sauce, wine and thyme and simmer for 5 minutes to infuse the flavour in the onions, before adding in the stock and bay leaves and simmering for another 15 minutes
5
Remove from the heat and stir through the sherry vinegar; season to taste with salt and pepper
6
Turn the grill on and top each slice of French Breadstick with 20g of grated gruyere cheese and a sprinkle of fresh thyme. Grill until the cheese is melted and the edges of the bread are golden. Ladle the soup into a deep bowl and top with a slice of the cheesy breadstick. Serve immediately
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