French Onion Soup recipe - food in France
Onion soup is one of the all time classics of French cooking. In my opinion it should not be over-sophisticated!
Ingredients / recipe
Method
- Fry some onion, perhaps one onion per person, on a low heat in some butter
- When the onions have softened nicely and just starting to brown, sprinkle a little flour on them and stir in well
- Add some stock, ideally beef stock, and sir to thicken - add it little by little, stirring in well after each addition, heating over a low heat
- Add salt and pepper, bring to the boil, reduce the heat and cover. You might like to add a dash of red wine, port or brandy, according to your preferences
- Simmer for 30 minutes
- To serve, put a piece of toasted bread in the bottom of the bowl and ladle the soup on top
- Sprinkle a handful of gruyere or parmesan on top of the soup at the time of serving
