Easy French onion soup
Classic and delicious - it's Mary's easy French onion soup. Golden-brown, caramelised onions cooked in a rich beef stock are served with cheesy mustard croûtes.
Ingredients
- Olive Oil15 ml
- White wine100 ml
- Beef stock1000 ml
- Bay leaf3 ცალი
Instructions
5 steps- 1
Melt the butter and oil in a deep saucepan. Add the onion and fry over high heat for few minutes. Cover, lower the heat and simmer for about 10 minutes.
- 2
Remove the lid, sprinkle in the sugar and some salt and pepper, and fry for a few minutes. Cover, and simmer for at least 15 minutes, or until the onion is tender, golden-brown and caramelised.
- 3
Add the wine and boil for a few minutes, add the stock and the herbs and cook for another 8-10 minutes.
- 4
To make the croûtes, slice the baguette, toast one side under the grill. Spread the bread side with mustard and top with grated cheese. Grill until just melted.
- 5
Remove the herbs, check the seasoning and serve in hot bowls with the cheese croûtes on top.
Nutrition
1 serving ≈ 200 g
Nutrition values are estimates. - means data is unavailable.
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