Homemade French Onion Soup Recipe

A wonderful homemade french onion soup recipe, Packed with goodness and very very tasty, we hope you love it as much as we do!

Ingredients For This Onion Soup

• 1 lb 8 oz (675 g) Onions
• 3 Tablespoons olive oil
• 4 Garlic cloves (3 chopped, 1 peeled but kept whole)
• 1 Teaspoon sugar
• 2 Teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
• 2 Tablespoons plain flour
• 4 Ffl oz (125ml) dry white wine
• 3 1/2 Pints (2 litres) vegetable stock
• 6 Slices of French bread
• 10 1/2 oz (300g) Gruyere cheese (grated)
• Fresh thyme sprigs (to garnish)

Method

1. In a large (heavy - based) stainless steel pan, heat the olive oil.



2. Slice the onions thinly and add them to the pan. Cook for ten mins, stirring frequently.



3. Add the chopped garlic along with the sugar and thyme.



4. Turn down the heat and cook for 30 mins, stirring frequently.



5. Shake in the flour and cook for another couple of minutes, stirring.



6. Pour in the wine. Stir in the stock gradually and bring the boil.



7. Skim off any scum that rises to the top and then turn down the heat, leave to simmer for 45 mins.



8. Whilst it is simmering, preheat the grill to medium and toast the bread on both sides.



9. Take the garlic clove and rub the toast with it.



10. Pour the soup into six flameproof bowls sat on a baking tray.



11. Lay a piece of toast in each bowl on top of the soup and sprinkle the cheese over.



12. Place the baking tray under the grill for a few minutes.



13. Garnish with thyme and then serve.

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