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French Onion Soup

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Entree, Starter
Cuisine French
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1 kg Onions Brown or yellow onions are best
  • 1.5 litres Beef Stock Homemade or good quality store-bought
  • 125 ml Dry White Wine Optional, can be replaced with Worcestershire sauce
  • 50 g Butter
  • 25 g Flour All-purpose
  • 50 g Parmesan Cheese Grated
  • 50 g Gruyere Cheese Grated
  • To taste Salt
  • To taste Black Pepper

Instructions
 

  • Slice the onions thinly.
  • Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onions and cook slowly for about 30-40 minutes, until deeply caramelized and golden brown. Stir frequently to prevent burning.
  • Stir in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes.
  • Gradually pour in the white wine (if using) and bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
  • Add the beef stock, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-30 minutes.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Preheat the broiler. Ladle the soup into oven-safe bowls.
  • Sprinkle the grated Parmesan and Gruyere cheese over the top of each bowl.
  • Broil for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Serve immediately.
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