A Classic from the french culinary. Great option as a starter course.
French Onion Soup (Soupe à l'oignon)
Ingredients
- 2 large onions
- 33oz (1L) of Beef Stock (or water with 2 beef stock cubes)
- 2 tablespoons of butter
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 1 tablespoon of all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup of white wine (optional)
- 1 teaspoon of granulated sugar
- 4 slices of french bread
- 3.5oz (100gr) of grated cheese
- Salt and Black Pepper to taste
Steps
- Step 1
Cut the onions in half and cut it into thin slices.
- Step 2
In a medium-large pan add the butter, olive oil on a medium heat. Then add the onions and cook them, stirring often, until they have softened for about 10-15 minutes.
- Step 3
Increase the heat, add the sugar, stir a little bit until the onions start to brown, about 5 more minutes.
- Step 4
Add the wine and continue cooking until the onions are well browned, about 10-15 more minutes.
- Step 5
Low the heat, add the all-purpose flour, and stir for about 2 minutes.
- Step 6
Add the stock, salt, and pepper. Cover the pot and cook for 15 more minutes.
- Step 7
Taste and add more season if needed.
- Step 8
Toast one side of the bread slices with butter.
- Step 9
Pre-heat the oven to 392ºF (200ºC) for about 10 minutes.
- Step 10
Now, ladle soup into ramequins (or bowls that can be put in the oven), place 1 slice of toast on the top of the soup (the toasted side will be in touch with the soup) and sprinkle the grated cheese on top of it.
- Step 11
Bake it for about 10 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.
- Step 12
Serve while still hot.
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By Bispinho
- Preparation Time: 15min
- Cook Time: 1h 15min
- Ready Time: 1h 30min
- Yield: 4 portions
- Servings: 4 people
- Cuisine: French
- Category: Starters / Appetizers, Soups and Chowders
- Difficulty Level:
- Ratings:
- Created: June 16th, 2021
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