French Onion Soup
18th Nov 2021
Ingredients
What you will need :
- 60g Butter
- 2Tbsp Olive oil
- 1kg Brown onions, finely sliced
- 2tsp Brown sugar
- 30g Plain flour
- 1L Beef stock
- 1 Baguette
- 1Tbsp Olive oil
- 1 Garlic clove
- 150g Swiss cheese, grated
- Salt & pepper
Instructions
French Onion Soup
- Heat the butter and oil in a Chasseur Round French Oven over medium-low heat until sizzling. Add onions and 1 teaspoon of salt. Cook, uncovered, stirring often. Add sugar and cook until the onions are caramelised and soft.
- Add the flour to the French oven and stir while cooking for 2 minutes. Add stock and 2 cups of water. Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes.
Croutons
- Slice the baguette. Baste or spray the bread with olive oil and toast under the grill in the oven. Crush the garlic and spread on the toasted slices then sprinkle the cheese on top. Return to the oven for another 3-4 minutes or until cheese melts.
- Ladle the soup into bowls. Top with the croutons. Season with pepper and serve.