French Onion Soup
Serves 4
20 mins prep
60 mins cook
80 mins total
A classic French onion soup, perfect for colder days, featuring sweet, sticky, and gooey onions topped with garlicky bread and oozy cheese. In this recipe, you'll learn how to sauté the onions to perfection and create a rich broth with a blend of herbs and spices.
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1: Slice the onions, then add the butter and oil in a deep-bottomed pan. 2: Add the onions, season with salt, mix well, and sauté on a medium heat until softened (15-20 minutes), stirring regularly to avoid burning. 3: Add the sugar, then cook for a further 10-20 minutes until golden and soft. 4: Mince the garlic and sauté until fragrant. 5: Add the plain flour and stir well until incorporated. 6: Increase the heat, then gradually add the wine to deglaze the pan, stirring well as you go. 7: Add the hot vegetable stock, rosemary, thyme, and bay leaves, then simmer for 30 minutes. 8: Slice the baguette and toast under the grill with a splash of oil or in a toaster. 9: Ladle the soup into heatproof bowls, place the bread on top, then cover with grated cheese. 10: Place under the grill until melted, then top with finely chopped chives and enjoy!