French Onion Soup

Ingredients

• 50 gButter
• 15 mlOlive oil
• 1000 gOnion
• 4 gSugar
• 12 gGarlic
• 16 gFlour
• 250 mlWhite wine
• 1000 mlBroth
• 140 gBread
• 140 gGruyère

Instructions

1. 1

   Caramelize the onions

   • Melt the butter with the olive oil in a large heavy-based pan over medium heat.
   • Add the onions and cook with the lid on for 10 minutes until soft.
   • Sprinkle in the sugar and cook a further ~20 minutes, stirring frequently, until the onions are deep golden; add the sliced garlic for the final minutes.
2. 2

   Make the soup base

   • Stir in the flour and cook briefly.
   • Increase the heat and gradually add the wine while stirring to deglaze the pan.
   • Add the hot beef stock, cover and simmer 15–20 minutes. Season to taste.
3. 3

   To serve

   • Toast the bread under the grill until golden.
   • Ladle the soup into ovenproof bowls, place toasted bread on top and pile with grated Gruyère.
   • Grill until the cheese is melted and slightly browned. Serve immediately.