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French onion soup
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Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 65 minutes
Popular bistro-style soup with robust flavor from fresh thyme sprigs.
Ingredients:
60g butter
1kg brown onions, halved, thinly sliced
4.00 gm brown sugar
750ml (3 cups) beef style liquid stock
125ml (1/2 cup) white wine
2sprigsfresh thyme
2crusty bread rolls, cut into 1cm-thick slices
40g (1/3 cup) coarsely gratedgruyere or Swiss cheese
Fresh thyme sprigs, extra, to serve
Instructions:
In a large saucepan over medium heat, heat the oil and butter until sizzling. Sauté the onion for 10 minutes until soft. Sprinkle sugar over the onion and caramelize for 8-10 minutes until golden brown.
Add the flour to the pan and cook for 1-2 minutes while stirring. Remove from heat and gradually incorporate the stock and wine, stirring until well combined.
1. Heat the onion mixture over medium heat, then stir in thyme and cook for 5 minutes until thickened. Simmer covered for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season with pepper to taste.
Preheat the grill to medium heat. Place bread on a baking tray and toast for 1-2 minutes. Sprinkle with gruyere cheese and continue grilling for another 1-2 minutes until the cheese melts.
Serve the soup in bowls and garnish with croutons and fresh thyme.