French Onion Soup

Prepare

1. 🥄Melt the butter with the oil in a large heavy-based pan.

Cook

1. 🔥Add the onions and fry with the lid on for 10 mins until soft.
2. 🧂Sprinkle in the sugar and cook for 20 mins more, stirring frequently, until caramelised.

Steps

1. 🧂The onions should be really golden, full of flavour and soft when pinched between your fingers.
2. 🍳Take care towards the end to ensure that they don’t burn.

Cook

1. 🍳Add the garlic for the final few mins of the onions’ cooking time, then sprinkle in the flour and stir well.

Steps

1. 🫇Increase the heat and keep stirring as you gradually add the wine, followed by the hot stock.

Cook

1. 🍽️Cover and simmer for 15-20 mins.
2. 🌿To serve, turn on the grill, and toast the bread.

Steps

1. 🌿Ladle the soup into heatproof bowls.

Prepare

1. ✨Put a slice or two of toast on top of the bowls of soup, and pile on the cheese.

Cook

1. 🥄Grill until melted.
2. 🔥Alternatively, you can complete the toasts under the grill, then serve them on top.